Plant Care Variagated Jade Plant

Variagated Jade Plant

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About Variagated Jade Plant

Jade plants have been used for centuries across cultures for their beauty and healing abilities. Tree-like succulents, these houseplants can live with you for your entire life, or longer—up to 100 years! Jade is commonly used in the traditional practice of feng shui, creating energy to harmonize people and their environments—and encourage the flow of money. 💸

Taxonomy

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor'
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

Crassula ovata 'Lemon & Lime', Tricolor Jade, Variegated Dollar Plant, Variegated Jade, crassula ovata tricolor and Crassula Ovata Tri Color

How to care for Variagated Jade Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Variagated Jade Plant

Water needs for Variagated Jade Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Variagated Jade Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Variagated Jade Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Variagated Jade Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Variagated Jade Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Variagated Jade Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Variagated Jade Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variagated Jade Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Variagated Jade Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Variagated Jade Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Variagated Jade Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Variagated Jade Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Variagated Jade Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Variagated Jade Plant Light Requirements →

Variagated Jade Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Variagated Jade Plant is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Variagated Jade Plant enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Variagated Jade Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Variagated Jade Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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When and How to Successfully Repot Variagated Jade Plant →

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💩 Fertilizer

Variagated Jade Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Variagated Jade Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Variagated Jade Plant to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Variagated Jade Plant is native to South Africa.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Variagated Jade Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Variagated Jade Plant

Variagated Jade Plant

Variagated Jade Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Variagated Jade Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Variagated Jade Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
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I got this plant as a rescue. It was likely overwatered and was loosing leaves, but after a month or so, it started bouncing back and is now doing really well ☺️

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