Crassula ovata 'Variegata'
Tricolor Plant
Description
Crassula ovata 'Variegata' commonly known as Tricolor Jade has soft green and cream variegations with a blush on the edges make this crassula an interesting contrast in the landscape. Fairly slow growing to 2-3' tall and wide. Full sun to partial shade; frost tender. Also, water-wise. Excellent bonsai subject.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.