Crassula ovata ‘Variegata’

jade plant

Jade plant has almond shaped leaves toned grey-green and cream. Slowly grows into mini tree; sparse clusters of white- pink star flowers in winter. Good in pots, interiors.

	height	1–3ft
	width	2–3ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Fog, Gophers, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
	water needs	Low
	hardy to	29F
	exposure	Full Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	NE South Africa
	california native	No
	sunset zones	16, 17, 21–24

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Growing Notes

Tends to hold less leaves than most jade plants, exposing the beautiful branch structure.

Crassulas in general are quite drought tolerant, and these larger ones with tree-like form are extremely drought tolerant. They store water in their thick succulent stems, so in coastal California, they won’t need supplemental irrigation once established. To keep them looking lush during summer, water them every two weeks to a month, or whenever the leaves start to shrivel up and fall off.

Special Interest

Tree-like crassulas make excellent bonsai-style succulents in even very small pots. Prune them back hard at least once a year to keep a squat form.

Summer color is part of the natural beauty of these plants and is not a sign of trouble.

They can grow in full dry shade, but will not want any supplemental water.