Are you an avid Gardener?  Are you tired of the same old plants taking up space in your garden? Do you crave something unique that will catch your eye every time you walk by? 

Introducing the variegated jade plant or a money plant, a stunning succulent, also known as Crassula ovata 'variegated' or tricolor jade. Its pinkish-white star-shaped flowers bloom through late winter to spring, making it a true showstopper. Although it typically does not bloom indoors, this jade succulent's green and white variegated leaves are attractive. 

Jade succulent is a Chinese good luck plant due to its coin-shaped leaves, which symbolize wealth and fortune. Imagine adding a rare and beautiful plant to your collection that develops into a woody, branching shrub that makes an excellent large bonsai tree.   

If given the proper care, jade crassula can live up to 70 years. Although it grows slowly, adding only two inches to its height each year, this plant can grow to a maximum height of three to six feet. 

Watering Needs 

Although jade crassula is commonly associated with desert environments, some varieties, such as variegated jade plants, prefer to be watered using the "soak and dry" technique. This involves thoroughly watering the plant before allowing it to dry out between watering sessions completely. Both potted and outdoor variegated jade plants should receive a deep soak once or twice a month during their growth periods, ensuring proper drainage so that the roots don't become waterlogged.  

Avoid watering your outdoor Crassula species when it's raining or during winter months. 

Light Requirements 

Providing enough light for these desert jade succulents is one of the most important aspects of their care. It is important to grow your jade plants in areas that receive at least 4-6 hours of bright, indirect light daily to keep them happy. Under bright sunlight, bright red margins appear on leaves that are up to 2 inches long. 

 If indoors, place your succulent directly in front of a west- or south-facing window. If they don't receive enough light, their stems may grow leggy and become paler and their spines will shorten; so, make your jade plant happy and give it plenty of light. 

Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs 

The variegated jade plants prefer sandy, well-drained soil, as excess moisture can promote root and stem rot. Planet Desert specializes in succulents and includes an organic substrate with mycorrhizae to help with the growth of a healthy root system to help your succulents thrive.  

As an alternative, you can create your own potting mix by combining equal portions of perlite, coarse sand, and good natural potting soil. 

When it comes to fertilizers, organic fertilizers with an equal mixture of 5-10-5 (NPK) also last longer and keep your soil alive by adding other beneficial compounds and microbes that encourage plant health and nutrient absorption. So, skip those harsh chemicals and give your succulent some love with some awesome organic fertilizer! 

Hardiness Zones & More 

This jade tricolor, like the majority of Crassulas, can withstand some short-term freezing, but it will lose its leaves and eventually die in extremely cold or hot temperatures.  

The variegated jade plant is an outdoor subtropical succulent, can withstand temperatures ranging from 30 - 50 F, and can be grown in USDA zones 9 and 11. In cooler zones, it can be kept outdoors during the summer and brought in as the temperature drops. 

Be sure to add Crassula ovata 'Variegated jade plant' to your home or garden and enjoy its low maintenance care while admiring its impressive display year after year. 

Bloom Season	Late Winterearly spring
Botanical Name	Crassula ovata variegata
Common Name	ET's Fingers
Common Name	ET's Fingers, Money tree, Jade Plant, Baby Jade, Lucky plant
Dormancy	Winter
Dormancy	Winter, Fall
Family	Crassulaceae
Flower Color	White or light pink
Genus	Crassula
Growth Habit	Branched
Growth Habit	Branched, Shrub
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	912(USDA)
Mature Size	29 ft tall
Mature Size	29 ft tall, 2 ft wide
Native Area	South Africa
Plant Type	Perennial
Plant Type	Perennial, annual succulent
Propagation	By cuttings
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, Pest resistance
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features	Gnarledlooking trunk
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Sun Exposure	Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity	Toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Moderate