Crassula ovata (E.Mey. ex Harv. & Sond.1862]) It forms compact shrubs with thick, branched stems of considerable size, capable of reaching up to 2 meters in height under optimal conditions, though they often suffer breakage or other damage before that due to their high fragility. Its leaves are fleshy, oval, and deep green in color. It produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. Commonly found in gardening. Etymology: From the Latin ovatus, referring to the shape of the leaf.Place of Origin: South Africa, Mozambique, and Eswatini.
Crassula rupestris (L. 1753) It forms small, dense clumps with fleshy, compact, and opposite leaves that have a high capacity for water storage, allowing it to adapt to arid climates. Its stems are short and branched, and during the flowering season, it produces small terminal inflorescences with white star-shaped flowers. It is capable of growing on cliff walls and even on bare rock. Etymology: From the Latin rupes, rock, due to its preference for growing on them.Place of Origin: South Africa, Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.