Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' - Jade Plant
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| Management number | 250425171 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425171 | ||
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- Description
- Crassula 'Tricolor' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' - Jade Plant is a variegated succulent belonging to the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky, arid regions of South Africa and Mozambique. Over centuries, it has adapted to grow in sun-drenched, dry environments, and today it ranks among the most accessible succulents available.
Crassula 'Tricolor' features thick, glossy leaves splashed with creamy white, green, and rosy pink variegation that deepens in brighter light. The oval, fleshy leaves emerge from sturdy, branching stems that give it an upright, tree-like silhouette. As the plant matures, it develops a woody trunk and a bonsai-like canopy, transforming into a living sculpture over time.
Mature specimens produce clusters of small, star-shaped pale pink to white flowers, typically appearing in late autumn or winter when nighttime temperatures drop. The blooms carry a light, subtle fragrance. Move it to a cooler location in autumn to improve the chances of flowering.
Crassula 'Tricolor' grows well on a bright windowsill, sunny desk, or under office LED lighting when natural light is limited. Move it outside in summer to enjoy full sun and fresh air, though it needs protection from rain to prevent waterlogging and should return indoors before frost arrives. The sap can cause skin and paw irritation, so keep it on a high shelf away from cats, dogs, and small children. It propagates easily from stem or leaf cuttings allowed to callous for a day or two before placing in dry succulent mix.
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Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' - Jade Plant grows well in bright indirect light to partial or full sun, though it may scorch in intense, unfiltered south-facing windows.
Water it deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer and reduce to once a month in winter, always letting the soil dry out fully between waterings.
Crassula 'Tricolor' does best in a fast-draining cactus and succulent mix blended with extra perlite for improved aeration and drainage.
It prefers temperatures between 65-75°F and should not be exposed to frost or temperatures below 50°F.
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Crassula 'Tricolor' is a slow to moderate grower that benefits from a diluted balanced fertilizer applied once in spring and once in summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12. It grows outdoors year-round in coastal and southern California, Hawaii, southern Florida, the southernmost areas of Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, and sheltered microclimates along the Gulf Coast. It can grow outdoors with seasonal protection in South Carolina, Oregon's mild coastal areas, and other zone 9 fringe regions. Across most of the remaining United States, it grows best as an indoor succulent.
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Q: How often should I water Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' - Jade Plant?
A: Watch for slight leaf wrinkling as your signal to water. The plant will recover quickly once the soil is moistened.
Q: Is it safe to keep around pets?
A: No. Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' - Jade Plant's sap can cause skin and paw irritation on contact, and cats and dogs should not be allowed to nibble or eat it. Keep it on a high shelf well out of reach.
Q: What window direction works best for Crassula 'Tricolor'?
A: A bright south- or west-facing window works well, but move it back from the glass if leaves start to show brown, papery patches from intense afternoon sun.
Q: How do I encourage blooming?
A: Crassula 'Tricolor' flowers best when nighttime temperatures drop to around 55°F in autumn, kept slightly root-bound, and watered less frequently in late summer.
Q: How fast does Crassula 'Tricolor' grow?
A: It gains a few inches per year under good care and can develop into an impressive tree-like specimen with a sturdy woody trunk over many years.
Q: Can I propagate this plant at home?
A: Yes. Crassula 'Tricolor' propagates easily from stem or leaf cuttings; let them callous for a day or two, then place in dry succulent mix until roots form.
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