Crassula ovata "Hummel's Sunset" Care

As for watering, for the Jade plant, it should be moderate to rare in winter as well as not too plentiful in summer. Remember that it is a succulent that stores moisture in its leaves, so you shouldn’t water it too much.

Be sure to remove all dying shoots and semi-dry leaves at the end of autumn. And at the beginning of the growing season, shorten the top and side branches as well as destroy those branches directed down and into the middle of the crown.

When a month or two pass after you transplanted your Crassula ovata, fertilize it with a mixture for cacti. This should be done once a month during the active growth period.

Hummel’s Sunset loves light, but it is best to avoid direct sunlight when placing it indoors or in the yard, as this species needs some shadow regularly. Exposure to too intense sunlight will affect the coloration of the foliage.

A succulent potting mix is a perfect choice for this species. If you’d like, add small parts of sand, wood, hummus, and ash for even better drainage.

You can propagate this tree either by placing cuttings or leaves in the sand (don’t forget to water them!) or in the water until they form roots. When they sprout, just plant them in pots and leave them in a room that has enough fresh air.

Maintain a moderate temperature. In winter, do not let the temperature in the room fall below 50-59°F (10-15°С).In summer, you can grow this plant on the balcony, on the terrace, or outside in the garden.

Pick a container that is not too deep but considerably wide. Also, don’t forget to put drainage at the bottom of the pot – use expanded clay, pebbles, or small pieces of brick.

It is widely believed that this plant is capable of ameliorating the life-sphere of finances, which is not surprising because its leaves are shaped like coins.