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title: "Hi there. I’m a new user and I was gifted a succulent in a 500ml can…"
description: "Hi there. I’m a new user and I was gifted a succulent in a 500ml can for christmas from a friend. I’ve tried figuring out the species of the succulent, as well…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "frank c:"
published: "2024-12-31T17:31:23.735231Z"
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# Hi there. I’m a new user and I was gifted a succulent in a 500ml can…

_Posted by frank c: on 2024-12-31_

Hi there. I’m a new user and I was gifted a succulent in a 500ml can for christmas from a friend. I’ve tried figuring out the species of the succulent, as well as asking the friend personally what the species is but she isn’t too sure and i can’t afford premium right now (with christmas and new year just gone by). So, if anyone is any good with figuring species out, please let me know! I am planning on repotting the succulent OUT of the can, but it hasn’t got roots at the moment as it was repotted on the Christmas and I was gifted it on Boxing day.

Thank you !!

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## 2 comments

### Tiff commented on 2025-01-01

Try using Google Lens. Insert/take the picture and plop it into Google search bar with the lens icon. Should be able to help. I haven't had any wrong IDs yet... As I check them again other sources just to be sure. Hope this helps.

### Tiff commented on 2025-01-01

This is a Kleinia petraea (also known as Senecio jacobsenii), commonly called trailing jade or weeping jade.  
Helpful information:  
Growth habit: This succulent subshrub is known for its trailing growth habit and fleshy, blue-green leaves.  
Light requirements: It needs a lot of bright light, so place it less than 1 foot from a south-facing window.  
Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.  
Pruning: You can prune it back to where the stem is firm in early spring.  
Fertilizing: Feed it once a year with an all-purpose fertilizer.  
Repotting: Repot the plant after it doubles in size or once a year.

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