Three-colour palette
Green, cream and pink share the leaves in continually shifting proportions.
Crassula swaz. 'variegata' 5.5cm
Normal price
€2,50
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Crassula swaz. 'variegata'
Pink-green contrast arranged in geometric rosettes 🌸
- Crassulaceae
- Variegated leaves
- Cream and pink tones
- Small rosettes
- Collector selection
Crassula swaz. 'variegata' is a luminous compact succulent with fleshy leaves combining green, cream and pink in irregular zones. Low rosettes gather into geometric groups and every new tip adds a different colour balance, like a miniature handcrafted mosaic.
Its variegation brings immediate collector interest and makes even a small specimen feel rich in detail. Soft tones fit naturally into bright displays, while pink accents provide warmth without excess. It is an elegant choice for anyone seeking a succulent with a distinctive palette and a genuine sense of individuality.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Small rosettes
Compact tips organise colour into clean geometric units.
Clonal individuality
Every stem displays a slightly different variegation pattern.
Why you’ll love it: it resembles a miniature pastel mosaic, with every new rosette adding its own colour variation.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Place it in white, soft blush or natural terracotta near eye level so the variegation remains visible. A neutral background avoids competing with the palette.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Echeveria shaviana ‘Pink Frills’ — a ruffled pink rosette for pastel continuity.
- Graptopetalum filiferum — silver-green symmetry and white filaments for cool contrast.
- Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ — deep burgundy foliage that makes cream appear brighter.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright exposure with gentle sun to keep rosettes compact and pastel colours clear.
Watering
Water after the mix dries well, allowing for slower growth in lower-chlorophyll tissue.
Variegation
Mild warm conditions, good airflow and protection from frost and abrupt scorching sun.
Pets & children
Cultivar-specific toxicity is insufficiently documented. It is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach of children and animals.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Provide very bright light with gentle morning or late-day sun. Insufficient intensity loosens the form, while abrupt hot exposure can scorch cream tissue.
Correct watering
Water after the mix has dried well and let excess escape immediately. Do not increase watering to accelerate naturally slower variegated growth.
Airflow and humidity
Keep air moving around the small dense rosettes. Avoid misting and remove any water caught between leaves.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Protect from frost and prolonged cold. Reduce watering in extreme heat or low winter light because growth slows.
Substrate
Use an airy succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction, fine organic structure and immediate drainage from the base.
Feeding, repotting and handling
Give very dilute balanced low-nitrogen nutrition during active growth. If a fully green shoot begins to dominate, remove it cleanly to preserve variegation.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
Botanical foundation
Crassula swaziensis Schönland is an accepted Crassulaceae species and a succulent subshrub.
Natural origin
The species is native to southern tropical and southern Africa in seasonally dry environments. The “swaz.” abbreviation in the original title refers to swaziensis.
The ‘Variegata’ selection
‘Variegata’ is a clonally maintained selection with reduced chlorophyll in parts of the leaves. Breeder, year and parental history are not documented in an accessible official register.
From natural habitat to care: Ancestry from seasonally dry landscapes and less photosynthetic cream tissue explain the need for strong light, careful drying and protection from extreme exposure.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Chlorophyll mosaic
Green and cream zones contain different amounts of chlorophyll, creating the pattern.
Anthocyanin accents
Pink pigments can intensify in younger or more strongly lit tissue.
Opposite leaves
Leaves appear in pairs, with successive pairs changing angle to build geometric tips.
CAM metabolism
Night-time carbon uptake limits water loss from succulent leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01What light does it need?
Very bright exposure with gentle sun to keep rosettes compact and pastel colours clear.
02When does it need watering?
Water after the mix dries well, allowing for slower growth in lower-chlorophyll tissue.
03Which potting mix is suitable?
Use an airy succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction, fine organic structure and immediate drainage from the base.
04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?
Protect from frost and prolonged cold. Reduce watering in extreme heat or low winter light because growth slows.
05What needs care around children and animals?
Cultivar-specific toxicity is insufficiently documented. It is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach of children and animals.
06Why do some leaves contain more green?
Variegation is not perfectly uniform and each stem may show a different balance of green, cream and pink.
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Individual protection
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Sturdy packaging
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