Crassula argentea 'Variegata' (Variegated Jade Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusCrassula
Speciesargentea
Cultivar'Variegata'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 11a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-3.9 - 7.2
Temperature (°F)25 - 45
Height1.2 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJanuary

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionElegantly branched shrub with attractive striped foliage.
CultivationEasy to grow in container. Best in partial sun and well drained, neutral pH soil. Water regularly from spring to autumn, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. During winter only water enough to keep leaves from shriveling; the most common plant failure is over watering. Feed once every couple of weeks with diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season with a succulent fertilizer.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionStriped leaves grow up to 5 cm long.
Flower DescriptionStar shaped flowers grow in showy clusters at the end of the branches. Blooms in late winter to early spring.
Colour DescriptionLeaves are green with stripes of ivory or pale yellow but may also have pink tips on the new growth. Flowers are white with pink overtones.

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