Crassula Ovata ‘Tricolor’

You can water your succulent more than often in extreme conditions but make sure that the soil is completely dry before watering your succulent again.

One simple tip for you is that you can use some online apps to check the soil status before you go water your succulents. I would recommend the ThePlantsCheck app, it has some nice features there.

Only feed this succulent during its active growing seasons which means winter. Use the right fertilizer applied in the right amounts. Applying half-strength balanced fertilizer every month or so is recommended for optimal results.

Do not fertilize during winter as the plant is dormant.

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' does best when placed in an area that receives full sun to partial shade throughout the day. This variety of succulents can tolerate direct sunlight for short periods, but if the temperatures get too high or the light is too intense it may be beneficial to find a shadier spot.

As per this succulent profile, it is only able to stay healthy when the environment temperature is above the range of zone 10a from 30° F to 35° F (-1.1 ° C to 1.7° C).

When temperatures drop below freezing, it is important to take precautions to protect Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' from the cold. Insulating and providing adequate drainage for the plant are key elements in helping it survive winter weather. Wind and sun exposure should also be minimized to prevent frost damage.

Any succulents in the group will need a medium space to grow. You can place your pot at your table or window. Since this plant needs more space than mini succulents, you should consider do not plant them together with other succulents/plants.

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' also benefits from some indirect light throughout the day as well, so make sure you give it enough space to soak up light without becoming too exposed to heat.

Succulents can be propagated easily by taking offsets from the mother plant and replanting them in fresh soil. The offset will eventually grow into a new succulent that is identical to its parent.

Propagating Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' from seeds is a great way to produce new plants without relying on cuttings or divisions. It's important to look for healthy, dark and plump seeds that are slightly sticky when touched. The soil should be pre-mixed with well-draining potting mix, before evenly sowing the seeds and pressing them into the surface. To ensure successful germination, gentle misting of the soil should be done and placed in indirect light.

All parts of Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' are considered to be poisonous, and should never be ingested. Even contact with the sap can cause serious skin irritations in humans and animals, so it’s important to wear gloves when handling them.

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' can be affected common pests and diseases like most of the other succulents such as mealybugs, scale insects, and Red spider mites.

If you do spot any of pest signs, you can treat your succulent using below methods.

• Mealybugs: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
• Scale insects: quarantine, clean infected plants, soapy water.
• Red spider mites: Quarantine, clean your infected plants, treatment with a systemic insecticidal/soapy water.

Besides that, to prevent serious health issues from happening, keep your succulent in a well-ventilated area and check it regularly for any signs of pests or health problems.

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1: Crassula Ovata Tricolor (mashrita.com)

2:Crassula ovata ‘Tricolor’ – World of Succulents

3: Crassula-ovata-Tricolor.jpg (1200×796) (debraleebaldwin.com)