Description
Crassula ovata Variegata, commonly called Variegated Jade or Tricolor Jade, showcases three-tone leaves—light green, dark green, and pink-tipped margins when grown in full sun. This compact succulent offers versatile styling options, from a small potted plant to a tree-like shrub or bonsai formation.
- Three-tone variegated leaves: Distinct light green, dark green, and pink on tips/margins when exposed to full sun.
- Flexible growth forms: Remains a compact succulent but can develop into tree-like shrubs several feet tall or be trained as a bonsai.
- Sun and indoor-friendly: Prefers full sun to partial shade; beware intense afternoon sun that can burn foliage; many owners keep indoors near a large south-facing window.
- Propagation ease: Readily propagated by leaf or stem cuttings, with seeds also possible.
- Soil and water needs: Best planted in well-draining soil; avoid overwatering to reduce risk of root rot or fungal issues.
- Container and plant maturity: Ships in basic plastic nursery containers (~2" tall and across the top); juvenile specimens with potential color/size variation; occasional multiples per container (1–4 rooted plants).
- Hardiness and seasonal growth: Not typically frost-hardy; growth slows during extreme temperatures and often resumes in spring/summer.
- Origin and breadth: Crassula is a thick-leaved genus native to southern Africa; Variegated Jade is one of many cultivated forms offering striking color contrasts.
Enhance your space with a living accent that brings color, texture, and structured form. Its variegated foliage adds visual interest from day one, while its adaptable size and care tolerances make it practical for indoor desks, sunny patios, or traditional bonsai setups. Because it propagates easily from leaves or stems, you can create a small collection of color-rich jade plants to enjoy or share.
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