Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset Variegata'
Accepted Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
This succulent is a form of Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' selected for its attractively variegated foliage.
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, it performs best in full sun but tolerates 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 by placing leaf or stem cuttings into a soil mix and then waiting until they show some growth. Before putting them in the soil mix, you can prevent potential problems from the sap seeping out by allowing them to dry on a windowsill for a few days.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for a Jade Plant.
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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