SCIENTIFIC NAME: Crassula ovata 'Variegata'
KNOWN AS: Variegated Jade, Tricolor Jade, Lemon & Lime Jade
CLIMATE (LOCATION): South Africa | Arid / Succulent
DESCRIPTION: The Variegated Jade is a stunning, cream-and-green version of the classic "Money Tree." It features thick, woody stems and fleshy leaves adorned with stripes of ivory, pale yellow, and sage green. Under high light or cooler temperatures, the leaf edges often blush with a delicate pink or bright red, giving it a "Tricolor" appearance. It is a slow grower that feels like a living sculpture.
Light Requirement: Full Sun (Bright Direct Light) & High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Quick Tip: Water only when the soil is 100% dry. Check the leaves for wrinkles.
Preferred Temperature: 65º - 85º
Preferred Humidity: 30 - 50%; Low/Moderate Humidity
Variegated Jade Plant Lighting Requirements: Full Sun (Bright Direct Light) & High Light (Bright Indirect Light)
Aspect Hanging Heights - Variegated Jade Plant
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Soltech's Recommendation -
12" to 36"
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Vita Hanging Heights - Variegated Jade Plant
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Vita : Not Recommended
60º Wide Beam Vita : Not Recommended
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Highland Hanging Heights - Variegated Jade Plant
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Soltech's Recommendation -
36º Narrow Beam Highland : 18" to 42"
60º Wide Beam Highland : 12" to 30"
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You've got a pothos on the windowsill. Maybe a snake plant in the corner. And somewhere along the way, you started wondering if there's more to it than that.
There is.
The apartments that feel truly alive, the ones you scroll past on Pinterest and instantly want to live in, aren't just homes with a few plants in predictable spots. They're intentional. A trailing vine above the kitchen cabinets. A lush fern tucked into the bathroom. A sculptural snake plant in the entryway that makes you feel like you've arrived somewhere good.
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