Crassula ovata "Hummel's Sunset"

Crassula ovata "Hummel's Sunset" Care

Crassula ovata "Hummel's Sunset"

What is the plant

Like other succulents, Golden Jade does not require complex care and is extremely popular among home plant growers. Its dark deep-green leaves with bright edges will fill up home with beauty. At the same time, the unique properties attributed to the plant primarily by the teachings of Feng Shui may become an unexpectedly successful experiment for you!

Crassula ovata “Hummel's Sunset” is well-known in the world of plants as Golden Jade. It is a beautiful succulent shrub related to cacti from the savanna in the African countries of Mozambique and South Africa. It looks very similar to Crassula ovata, but you can always identify it quickly by the yellow-gold edges of its ovate leaves.

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Humidity

Normal

Temperature

13°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
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.
Pruning
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.
Fertilizer
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.

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Sunlight
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.
Soil
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.
Propagation
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.

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Temperature
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.
Container
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.
Fun fact
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.