Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset Variegata'
Accepted Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Description
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset Variegata' is an elegantly branched succulent shrub with attractive green leaves striped in ivory and pale yellow and red margins on the new growth and when grown in the sun. It grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. Leaves are thick, fleshy, rounded, and up to 2 inches (5 cm) long.
The star-shaped flowers are white with pink overtones and grow in showy clusters at the ends of the branches from late winter to early spring.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Many people enjoy growing Jade Plants in their homes and offices, and they are considered symbols of good luck. But you do not need to be lucky to learn the proper care and maintenance of Jade Plants. The most important factors to consider when growing Jade Plants are water, light, temperature, and fertilizer.
Easy to grow in a container, best in full sun, but will tolerate part sun. It needs well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water regularly from spring to autumn and allow the soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter months, water them only enough to keep the leaves from shriveling. The most common reason for failure is overwatering.
Propagating is achieved with leaf or stem cuttings placed into a soil mix and then waiting until they show some growth. Before placing them in the soil mix, you will prevent potential problems from the sap seeping out by allowing them to dry on a windowsill for a few days or so.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for a Jade Plant.
Origin
This succulent is a form of Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' selected for its attractively variegated foliage.
Links
- Back to genus Crassula
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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