These plants are still healthy, but some of the leaves are damaged.
Not quite perfect to sell at full price, but far too good to go to compost.
Perfect for nurturing to full health, or split to propagate more plants!
 
Please note- NQP items are sold on a non-returnable basis. We will never send anything out that we wouldn't be happy to receive ourselves.
 
Crassula swaziensis 'Variegata', also known as the Variegated Money Maker Plant, is a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for succulent, known for its attractive variegated leaves and bushy growth habit. 
 
Prefers bright, indirect light: Place your plant near a window that receives filtered light.
Can tolerate some direct sunlight: Especially beneficial in the morning or late afternoon.
Avoid intense, prolonged direct sunlight: Can cause leaf scorch and fade the variegation.
Insufficient light can lead to: Spindly growth, brittle tissue, faded color, and reduced resistance.
Excessive sun in summer can: Burn leaves and stems, causing slower growth. 
 
Water sparingly: Allow the soil to completely dry out between waterings.
Overwatering is a common issue: It can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in winter: The plant enters dormancy during the colder months.
Use room-temperature water: Cold water can shock the plant.
Check soil moisture: During the growing season, water when the top inch of soil is dry (typically every 7-10 days).
Winter watering: Reduce to every 2-3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out almost completely. 
 
Use a well-draining succulent or cacti potting mix: Ensure good drainage.
Enhance drainage: Mix in sand or perlite to a regular potting soil. 
 
Ideal temperature: 15-26°C.
Avoid temperatures below 12°C: Especially in winter.
Low humidity is preferred: Native to arid climates.
Avoid misting: Only occasional hosing down to clean leaves, ensuring they dry completely. 
 
Feed once a month: Use a balanced liquid fertiliser during the spring and summer growing season.
No need to feed in winter: The plant is dormant. 
 
Repot every 2-3 years: In the spring, using a slightly larger pot.
If too large for repotting: Remove some topsoil and replace with fresh compost. 
 
Propagate by softwood stem or leaf cuttings: In spring or summer.
Stem cuttings: Take healthy stems, remove bottom leaves, allow to callus, then insert into well-draining soil.
Leaf cuttings: Gently twist a whole leaf off a healthy plant, allow to callus, lay flat on slightly moist soil.
Keep cuttings in bright, indirect light and moist soil until rooted: Roots will typically form in 2-6 weeks. 
 
Red leaves (aside from natural variegation): Sunburn. Move to a location with less direct sun.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or lack of nutrients. Increase light and reduce watering.
Mushy leaves or root rot: Overwatering is the most likely culprit. Reduce watering immediately and inspect roots. If necessary, remove rotten roots and repot in fresh, well-draining soil.
Stretching (spindly growth): Insufficient light.
Pests: Mealybugs, spider mites, aphids, vine weevils, root mealybugs. Inspect regularly and treat as needed. 
 
Important Note: Crassula swaziensis 'Variegata' is considered toxic to pets and small humans. Keep it out of their reach. 
 
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​ This plant is supplied in a 14cm pot and the plant is approximately 15cm tall, including the pot.