Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ Succulent Live Plant, Drought-Tolerant

Overview

Introducing the captivating Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ succulent plant, a truly unique and aesthetically pleasing addition to any plant collection. This particular cultivar, often simply called ‘Money Maker’, is celebrated for its striking variegated foliage, which features a beautiful blend of greens, creams, and sometimes pinkish hues, especially when exposed to ample sunlight. As a member of the Crassulaceae family, this variegated succulent plant is renowned for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various conditions, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. These plants are live specimens, shipped healthy and ready to be potted in your home or garden, promising to bring a touch of natural artistry to your space.

Key Benefits

The Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ offers numerous advantages that make it a highly sought-after plant. Its unique characteristics contribute to its appeal and ease of care, providing lasting enjoyment.

• Stunning Variegated Foliage: The ‘Money Maker’ succulent boasts attractive leaves with a mix of colors, adding visual interest and a unique texture to your plant display. The variegation becomes more pronounced with good light exposure, enhancing its ornamental value.
• Exceptional Drought Tolerance: Like many succulents, this plant is incredibly resilient to dry conditions. Its ability to store water in its leaves means it requires infrequent watering, making it a perfect choice for those seeking drought tolerant succulents.
• Low Maintenance & Easy Care: This easy care succulents variety is ideal for busy individuals or novice plant parents. It doesn’t demand constant attention and can thrive with minimal intervention, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without extensive effort.
• Versatile Placement: The ‘Money Maker’ succulent is well-suited for a variety of settings. It can be grown indoors as a charming houseplant on windowsills, desks, or shelves, or outdoors in rock gardens, containers, or xeriscaping projects in suitable climates.
• Air Purifying Qualities: While succulents are not as potent as some other houseplants, they do contribute to improving indoor air quality by absorbing certain toxins and releasing oxygen, promoting a healthier living environment.
• Compact Growth Habit: This succulent typically maintains a manageable size, making it perfect for small spaces, terrariums, or as part of a succulent arrangement. Its neat growth habit ensures it doesn’t outgrow its spot quickly.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ is straightforward, given its hardy nature. Providing the right conditions will ensure a thriving and vibrant plant for years to come. These easy care succulents primarily need ample light and proper watering.

Sunlight requirements: This variegated succulent plant thrives in bright, indirect light. A south-facing window is often recommended for indoor growth, ensuring it receives several hours of bright light daily. If placing outdoors, choose a spot with partial to full sun, ensuring it’s protected from intense, scorching afternoon sun, especially in hotter climates, which can cause leaf burn. Adequate light is crucial for maintaining the vibrant variegation and compact growth.

Watering schedule and soil moisture preferences: The ‘Money Maker’ succulent is highly drought tolerant succulents, preferring its soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of succulent demise. Water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom, then allow the soil to become bone dry before watering again. This typically means watering every 2-4 weeks, depending on environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

Soil type and drainage requirements: To ensure optimal health, plant your Crassula swaziensis Variegata in a porous, well-draining soil mix. A specialized cactus or succulent potting mix is ideal. You can also create your own by mixing regular potting soil with perlite, pumice, or coarse sand in a 1:1 ratio to enhance drainage. Excellent drainage is paramount to prevent root rot.

Temperature range and USDA hardiness zone: This succulent prefers warm temperatures, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C). It is not frost-tolerant. If grown outdoors in regions with temperatures consistently below 40°F (4°C), it should be brought indoors or protected. It is generally suitable for USDA zones 9-11 for outdoor cultivation, or as an indoor plant in all zones.

Fertilization schedule and type: Fertilize sparingly, if at all. During the growing season (spring and summer), you can feed with a diluted, balanced liquid succulent fertilizer once a month. Avoid fertilizing during the dormant winter months. Over-fertilization can lead to leggy growth and damage the plant.

Size & Details

The Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ typically grows as a compact, bushy succulent. While exact dimensions can vary based on growing conditions and age, mature plants generally reach a height of 6-12 inches and a similar spread. This makes it an excellent choice for tabletops, windowsills, or as part of a mixed succulent arrangement. Our plants are shipped bare root to ensure their health during transit, which is a common and effective method for succulents. Upon arrival, they will be ready for immediate potting in your chosen container. With proper care, this variegated succulent plant will establish quickly and begin to display its full vibrant potential, bringing lasting beauty to your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Crassula swaziensis Variegata ‘Money Maker’ typically grows to be about 6-12 inches tall and wide, making it a compact and manageable succulent perfect for various settings.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This versatile variegated succulent plant can thrive both indoors in bright light and outdoors in suitable climates (USDA zones 9-11) where frost is not an issue.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: It requires bright, indirect light for at least 4-6 hours a day. Southern-facing windows are ideal indoors, and partial to full sun outdoors, avoiding intense afternoon sun.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, it is considered one of the easy care succulents. Its drought tolerance and minimal needs make it a great choice for beginners and busy individuals alike.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Crassula swaziensis Variegata will arrive as a healthy, bare-root live plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit. It will be ready for potting upon arrival.
• Q: How often should I water my ‘Money Maker’ succulent? A: Water only when the soil is completely dry. This could be every 2-4 weeks, depending on conditions. Always err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering.
• Q: What type of soil is best for this succulent? A: A well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix is essential. You can enhance drainage by adding perlite or pumice to a standard potting soil.
• Q: Will it survive winter outdoors in cold climates? A: No, this succulent is not frost-tolerant. If you live in an area where temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C), it should be brought indoors during winter.
• Q: Can I propagate this plant? A: Yes, like many succulents, the Crassula swaziensis Variegata is relatively easy to propagate from stem or leaf cuttings, allowing you to grow more plants.