Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Among succulent plants that come into flower ...

Jade tree (Crassula argentea): This thick-leaved member of the orpine family is commonly grown in the home as a shrub. Because poor culture will produce a rangy habit, many people like to call it “the ...

AMONG succulent plants that come into flower in winter, one of the most commonly grown is the jade tree, Crassula ovata. It is often seen labeled as Crassula argentea, but C. ovata is now considered ...

A. Stunted growth can be caused by lack of nutrition, root damage, disease or improper culture. Infertile soil, heavy clay or soil that is subjected to periodic flooding might not contain enough ...