{"product_id":"crassula-sarmentosa-variegata-4","title":"Crassula sarmentosa 'Variegata' (4 inch) #590","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout Crassula sarmentosa 'Variegata'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCrassula sarmentosa 'Variegata', commonly sold as Variegated Trailing Jade or Showy Trailing Jade, is a quick-growing trailing succulent valued for its cascading stems and two-toned foliage. It is native to the rocky slopes of northeastern South Africa, where it grows in warm, dry conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The leaves are small, fleshy, and almond-shaped, glossy green with creamy yellow to white variegated margins, and the edges are finely serrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The stems trail outward and can reach 2 to 3 feet in length, making this an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, or containers where the foliage can spill over the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Under bright light or slight stress, the leaf margins and stems often take on reddish or pinkish tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. In cooler months, it may produce clusters of small, star-shaped white to pale pink flowers at the stem tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alabamagrown.com\/product\/crassula-sarmentosa-variegated-jade\/#content\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHow to care for Crassula sarmentosa 'Variegata'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun and Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright light with some gentle direct sun. In hot summer conditions, semi-shade or protection from the most intense afternoon sun is safer, especially in small pots that dry out quickly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Bright light keeps the variegation vivid and the growth compact; insufficient light leads to stretched, leggy stems and faded colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Indoors, an east- or west-facing window is a good choice, while a south-facing window works in winter but may scorch during summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"10\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surrealsucculents.co.uk\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-comet?variant=49724213330257\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix amended with extra perlite or pumice. Good drainage is essential, as this plant is prone to rot in waterlogged soil and may die if left in standing water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. A pot with drainage holes is a must, and a hanging basket works particularly well to accommodate the trailing habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"14\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/plants.straders.net\/12150020\/Plant\/Print?id=30420#1#1#1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"18\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly and let excess drain away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This succulent stores water in its leaves and is far more forgiving of drought than of overwatering. A useful signal: if the leaves begin to wrinkle or the lowest leaves shrivel, the plant is ready for a drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Never let water sit in the saucer or rosette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"15\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.floragrubb.com\/guides\/crassula-sarmentosa-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Crassula prefers temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. It is not frost-hardy and should be brought indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It may tolerate brief dips to around 28–30°F, but protection is recommended, and container plants are more vulnerable than those in the ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Keep it away from cold drafts in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"17\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.floragrubb.com\/guides\/crassula-sarmentosa-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Propagate easily from stem cuttings. Snip a healthy stem section, allow the cut end to callous for one to two days, then place it in well-draining succulent mix in a warm, bright location. Roots typically establish within a few weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. Regular pruning also encourages a fuller, more compact shape rather than a sparse, leggy plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"20\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surrealsucculents.co.uk\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-comet?variant=49724213330257\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green with creamy yellow to white variegated margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish or pinkish tones on margins and stems under bright light or stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, star-shaped white to pale pink flowers in cooler months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to USDA Zones 9–11. Tolerates minimum temperatures down to around 28–30°F only briefly; bring indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F for safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_5f9bba8\" data-citation-group=\"22\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/succulentsbox.com\/collections\/congratulations-plant-gifts\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-f-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"14\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.floragrubb.com\/guides\/crassula-sarmentosa-variegata\" rel=\"noreferrer\" aria-label=\"16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging basket, shelf, windowsill, cascading container, indoor succulent collection, beginner-friendly trailing plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eTrailing and cascading habit, variegated serrated leaf margins, color shifts toward red\/pink under bright light, small star-shaped flowers in cooler months, drought-tolerant, pruning encourages compact growth, sap may cause mild skin irritation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, causing vomiting, lethargy, and digestive upset. The sap can also cause mild skin or paw irritation. Keep well out of reach of pets and small children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Next Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67748026384439,"sku":"S-590-4in-1","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/3628\/7813\/files\/Crassula_sarmentosa_Variegata_3.jpg?v=1794465346","url":"https:\/\/thenextgardener.com\/products\/crassula-sarmentosa-variegata-4","provider":"Thenextgardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}