Crassula ovata 'Variegata'

Crassula ovata 'Variegata'

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Crassula ovata 'Variegata'
  • Crassula ovata 'Variegata'
  • Crassula ovata 'Variegata'
Crassula ovata 'Variegata'

Crassula ovata 'Variegata'

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

Crassula ovata 'Variegata' is a cream and white striped variation on the commonly known jade plant. Just as drought tolerant and low-maintenance as the Jade plant, it thrives in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, making it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Its leaves are fleshy, glossy, and round, streaked with ivory bands and speckled with pale yellow.

The plant will bloom mid-winter (anywhere between December and February) once it has reached maturity. The flowers are tiny, cream-colored stars on long pinkish-red stems.

It has a very slow growth rate but, once mature, it forms an elegant tree-like structure with a thick trunk and branches. A heavy terracotta pot will keep them well grounded.

 
Flowering January, February, December
Exposure Full Sun
Frost Tolerance 0°C
Size Indoors, Outdoors
Soil Sandy, Well-Draining
Origin South Africa
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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery
Gardening Tips

✂️ Cut them back if they get too long or too leggy — they respond well to a trim!
❄️ Crassula ovata does not appreciate the frost — make sure to bring them inside during the frosty months.
☀️ As with all Crassulae, Crassula ovata is extremely drought-tolerant and loves the sun. This means they hate moist soil — keep it dry.
The most remarkable is this plant's extraordinary longevity — potentially living up to 70 years with proper care !
The Botany

Floral Morphology

Jade plants produce small, star-shaped flowers that are typically white or pale pink, often with a subtle sweet fragrance. Flowers appear in dense terminal clusters during winter or early spring, although flowering is more common in mature, well-cared-for plants.

The leaves are opposite, oval to obovate, thick, and fleshy, ranging from bright green to deep green, sometimes developing a reddish tint on the margins in response to strong sunlight or cold.

Reproductive Biology

Crassula ovata reproduces both sexually via seeds and vegetatively through cuttings or offsets. Flowers are hermaphroditic and attract pollinators such as bees and flies, but most propagation occurs through leaf or stem cuttings, which root readily under suitable conditions. This vegetative strategy allows the plant to form dense, shrubby structures over time.

Ecology & Adaptations

Native to arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa, Crassula ovata has evolved several adaptations for survival in dry environments:

  • Succulent leaves store water for prolonged drought periods.
  • CAM photosynthesis allows the plant to minimize water loss while maintaining metabolic activity.
  • Thick, woody stems provide structural support and enable the plant to reach up to 1–2 meters in height outdoors.
  • The plant tolerates poor, well-drained soils, full sun, and occasional frost, although it is sensitive to prolonged freezing.

Learn more about how to care for your Crassula ovata 'Variegata':
The Myth

"Crassula" means thick or fat in Latin, referring to the leaves that become plumpy the more water they are able to store. This is a good indicator of the health of your crassula — if less plumpy, she needs a dash of water!

This genus was first named in 1862 and contains 150–200 species, most of them occurring in South Africa.

"Ovata" comes from the Latin word meaning egg-shaped — and indeed, the leaves are a little egg-like. "Variegata" means, well, variegated.

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