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.
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 equal in width.
The fragrant, starry, pink flowers appear unusually profuse, giving the plant a frothy pink look. The plant produces flowers in winter.
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, 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 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 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 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.
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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