Scientific Name
Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty'
Common Name(s)
Pink Beauty Jade Plant, Pink Jade Plant
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty' is a cultivar of Crassula ovata distributed as ISI 95-24 in 1995. This lovely landscape plant has been cultivated at the University of California Botanical Garden and the Huntington Botanical Gardens for many years, but has not yet received the distribution it deserves.
Description
Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty' is a branching succulent with thick stems that hold obovate, glossy-green leaves with red margins. It can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and nearly as wide. In low-light conditions, the leaves tend to be entirely green.
Compared to typical Crassula ovata, this cultivar is more compact and, in midwinter, is covered with spherical, deep pink flower clusters. The fragrant, starry flowers appear unusually profuse, giving the plant a frothy pink look.
How to Grow and Care for Crassula ovata 'Pink Beauty'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 50°F (10°C).
Many people enjoy growing Jade Plants in their homes and offices, which 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 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 winter, water the plant 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 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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