Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset', commonly known as Golden Jade Tree, is a stunning succulent sub-shrub that has gained immense popularity among gardeners and succulent enthusiasts alike. This evergreen plant is known for its glossy, fleshy, rounded leaves that display a striking combination of green, gold, and red hues, with the tip's coloration intensifying during the cooler months of the year.
Growing up to 90 cm tall, the plant has a single main stem or sparingly branched base, forming a dense, multi-branched shrub or a small bonsai-like tree. The leaves are thick and fleshy, with a neutral pH, and require well-drained soil, making them easy to grow in a container. It prefers full sun but can tolerate part sun and is happy in either position.
During the summer in warm places, the leaves of Hummel's Sunset turn golden yellow with red margins, making it a striking addition to any garden. The plant produces star-shaped, white or pale pink flowers in compact terminal clusters, adding to its already stunning appearance. It is a hardy plant that is easy to care for, with water, light, temperature, and fertilizer being the most important factors to consider.
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' is a garden-originated plant, with the original habitat being the eastern Cape in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mozambique. Its compact size and stunning colors make it perfect as a hedge or as a bonsai tree. It can also be used as a miniature tree in a fairy garden or a miniature garden. Its popularity has earned it several synonyms, including Crassula ovata 'Ohgonkagetsu' and Crassula ovata 'Sunset'.
Overall, Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' is an award-winning, easy-to-care-for, and visually appealing plant that is sure to brighten up any garden or indoor space.
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. First image for display only. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in image 2 onward. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions. Most recent plants shown first.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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