Overview

Bring home the captivating beauty of the variegated jade plant, a stunning succulent prized for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. Scientifically known as Crassula Ovata ‘Tricolor’ or ‘Hummel’s Sunset’, this live plant offers an exquisite display of green, cream, and pink hues, especially when exposed to ample sunlight. Originating from South Africa, the jade plant is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, making it not just a plant but a meaningful addition to your home or office. Our variegated jade plant comes as a healthy specimen in a 4-inch pot, ready to adorn your space. This hardy succulent is remarkably adaptable, thriving in a variety of conditions, which contributes to its enduring popularity among both novice and experienced gardeners. Its unique appearance and straightforward care regime make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to add a touch of natural elegance.

The variegated jade plant is a true living jewel, offering year-round visual interest. Its thick, fleshy leaves store water, allowing it to endure periods of drought and making it an exceptionally low maintenance succulent. Whether you’re looking to enhance your indoor decor or add a distinctive touch to your outdoor garden in warmer climates, this plant is a versatile option. Its compact growth habit in a 4-inch pot makes it perfect for windowsills, desks, or as part of a larger succulent arrangement. Embrace the charm of this resilient and beautiful plant, and watch as its colors deepen and change with the seasons and light exposure. This Crassula Ovata care guide will provide you with all the necessary information to keep your plant thriving for years to come.

Key Benefits

The variegated jade plant offers a multitude of benefits beyond its striking appearance, making it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. Its easy-going nature and stunning aesthetics combine to create a truly rewarding gardening experience.

• Exceptional Decorative Appeal: The plump, glossy leaves of the tri color jade exhibit a beautiful blend of green, cream, and pink, creating a vibrant focal point in any setting. The variegation becomes more pronounced with good light, offering a dynamic display.
• Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant: As a succulent, the variegated jade plant stores water in its leaves, requiring infrequent watering. This makes it a perfect choice for busy individuals or those new to plant care, embodying the essence of a low maintenance succulent.
• Air Purification: Like many houseplants, the jade plant indoor can help improve indoor air quality by absorbing certain toxins and releasing oxygen, contributing to a healthier living environment.
• Symbol of Prosperity: Often referred to as the ‘money tree’, the jade plant is believed to bring good fortune and abundance, adding a layer of cultural significance to its beauty.
• Versatile Placement: This plant thrives both indoors as a houseplant and outdoors in suitable climates, offering flexibility in where you choose to display its unique charm.
• Compact Growth: Its relatively slow and compact growth makes it ideal for smaller spaces, windowsills, or office desks, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without it overwhelming your space.
• Hardy and Resilient: Known for its hardiness, the Crassula Ovata is forgiving of occasional neglect and can live for many years with proper care, becoming a long-lasting companion.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your variegated jade plant is remarkably straightforward, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Understanding its basic needs will ensure your plant thrives and displays its most vibrant colors. The key to successful Crassula Ovata care lies in providing adequate sunlight, proper watering, and well-draining soil. This plant is known for its resilience and can tolerate a range of conditions, but optimal care will lead to robust growth and stunning foliage.

For sunlight, the variegated jade plant prefers bright, indirect light for at least 4-6 hours a day. While it can tolerate partial sun, more light will enhance the pink and red hues in its variegated leaves. If growing your jade plant indoor, a south or west-facing window is often ideal. When watering, allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems for succulents, so err on the side of underwatering. During its active growing season (spring and summer), you might water every 2-4 weeks, reducing frequency significantly in fall and winter. For soil, a well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. This prevents root rot, which is critical for the health of your low maintenance succulent. Ensure the pot has drainage holes.

The tri color jade is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12, meaning it can be grown outdoors year-round in these warmer climates. In colder zones, it should be brought indoors before the first frost. It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter. Fertilize sparingly; a balanced liquid succulent fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month during the spring and summer growing season is sufficient. Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 2-3 years. Watch out for common pests like mealybugs, which can be treated with insecticidal soap. With these simple crassula ovata care tips, your variegated jade plant will flourish.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy variegated jade plant, scientifically known as Crassula Ovata ‘Tricolor’ or ‘Hummel’s Sunset’, presented in a standard 4-inch nursery pot. The plant is carefully selected to ensure it is robust and ready to thrive in its new home. Typically, at the time of shipment, the plant will stand approximately 4-6 inches tall, though exact dimensions may vary slightly due to natural growth patterns. Its mature height can range from 1 to 4 feet, depending on growing conditions and pot size, allowing it to become a substantial feature over time. It exhibits a moderate growth rate, adding to its appeal as a long-term companion plant.

The variegated jade plant is shipped as a live, potted specimen, complete with its established root system and soil, minimizing transplant shock upon arrival. Its plump, variegated leaves are already showcasing the beautiful green, cream, and pink hues that make this succulent so desirable. This tri color jade is an excellent choice for container gardening, both indoors and on patios, thriving in well-draining soil. Expect it to continue growing and developing its unique coloration as it matures, especially with good light exposure. The 4-inch pot is a perfect starting size, providing ample space for initial growth before it requires repotting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this variegated jade plant get? A: While it arrives in a 4-inch pot, this Crassula Ovata can eventually grow to a mature height of 1 to 4 feet, depending on its growing conditions, pot size, and how it is pruned. It is a relatively slow grower, making it manageable for many years.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The variegated jade plant is very versatile. It thrives as a jade plant indoor in most climates and can be grown outdoors year-round in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12. In colder regions, it can be enjoyed outdoors during warm months and brought inside before frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does this low maintenance succulent need? A: This plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight for at least 4-6 hours daily. More light will help enhance the vibrant pink and red coloration in its leaves. Direct afternoon sun can be too intense, especially in hot climates, and may cause leaf scorch.
• Q: Is this tri color jade easy to care for? A: Yes, it is considered a very easy-care plant and an excellent choice for beginners. Its drought-tolerant nature means it’s forgiving if you occasionally forget to water. Adhering to basic Crassula Ovata care guidelines will ensure its success.
• Q: What condition will my variegated jade plant arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive as a live, healthy specimen in its 4-inch nursery pot, with soil. We take great care in packaging to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to be placed in your home or garden.
• Q: How often should I water my jade plant indoor? A: Water only when the soil has completely dried out. This typically means every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer) and less frequently in fall and winter. Always check the soil moisture before watering.
• Q: What type of soil is best for this Crassula Ovata? A: A well-draining soil mix is crucial. A specialized succulent or cactus potting mix is ideal, or you can create your own by mixing regular potting soil with perlite or coarse sand to improve drainage.
• Q: Can I propagate my variegated jade plant? A: Yes, jade plants are very easy to propagate from stem or leaf cuttings. Simply allow the cut end to callus over for a few days, then place it in well-draining soil.
• Q: Will the colors of my tri color jade change? A: Yes, the vibrant pink and red hues in the variegation are often intensified by brighter light exposure and cooler temperatures, particularly in outdoor settings. The colors can become more subdued in lower light.
• Q: Is this plant pet-safe? A: Unfortunately, no. Like many jade plants, Crassula Ovata can be toxic if ingested by pets. It’s best to keep it out of reach of curious animals.