Variegated Jade Plant, Crassula ovata

Description for Variegated Jade Plant, Crassula ovata
Plant height: 2 – 5 inches
Plant spread: 3 – 5 inches
Crassula ovata, commonly called jade plant, is a popular branched succulent indoor shrub. As it matures, its trunk-like succulent stems often take on the appearance of a miniature tree. Oblong, fleshy, shiny, evergreen leaves. Leaves may acquire red tints when grown in direct sun. The jade plant is an evergreen with thick, shiny, smooth leaves.Although becoming brown and appearing woody with age, stems never become true lignified tissue, remaining succulent and fleshy throughout the plant’s life.
Common name(s): Jade plant, Friendship tree
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Bloom time: –
Max reachable height: Up to 6 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Crassula ovata flourishes when provided with plenty of sunlight. However, 4-6 hours of sunlight is also sufficient for it. It requires well-drained sandy to loamy soil. Make sure it is well drained and water is not getting logged in the pot. Feed any organic fertilizer once in a week or two in diluted form.
In wild jade plant main method of propagation is reproduction. Branches regularly fall off from wild jade plants and these branches may root and form new plants. Environmental factors such as temperature and humidity affect the speed at which the roots and new plant develop. Foliage usually appears soon after new roots have formed.
Sunlight: Partial sunlight
Soil: Sandy-rocky soil is fine. Well-drained fertile soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: 18 to 24-degree celsius
Fertilizer: Apply organic fertilizers
Caring for Variegated Jade Plant
Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.
You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.
You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.
When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.