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Perennials, Tropicals > Crassula > Crassula argentea > Crassula argentea 'Variegata'

Crassula argentea

'Variegata'


Variegated Jade Plant




Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Crassula
Species
argentea
Cultivar
'Variegata'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
9b - 11a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H1b
Temperature (°C)
-3.9 - 7.2
Temperature (°F)
25 - 45
Height
1.2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
January
General Description
Elegantly branched shrub with attractive striped foliage.
Cultivation
Easy to grow in container. Best in partial sun and well drained, neutral pH soil. Water regularly from spring to autumn, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. During winter only water enough to keep leaves from shriveling; the most common plant failure is over watering. Feed once every couple of weeks with diluted liquid fertilizer during the active growing season with a succulent fertilizer.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Striped leaves grow up to 5 cm long.
Flower Description
Star shaped flowers grow in showy clusters at the end of the branches. Blooms in late winter to early spring.
Colour Description
Leaves are green with stripes of ivory or pale yellow but may also have pink tips on the new growth. Flowers are white with pink overtones.
Notable Specimens
Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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