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Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ 8.5cm

Name: Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Crasswazvarieg8.5cm
Price: 3.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Cream variegation

Crassulaswaziensis‘Variegata’

For anyone who likes a quiet collector’s look 🧩

Family: Crassulaceae · Nursery pot diameter: 8.5 cm · Height: 12 cm

Crassulaceae
Variegated cultivar
Very bright position
Compact branching
Clone history unknown

Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ is a small branching succulent with thick oval leaves carrying green zones and irregular cream sectors.

In abundant light, margins may blush softly pink, while every leaf expresses a different balance of green and cream.

What makes it distinctive

The cultivar combines clonal variegation, low shrubby growth and subtle colour change.

No two leaves alike

Chlorophyll distribution creates a unique pattern.

Cream sectors lack full photosynthesis

Pale areas depend on green tissue.

Pink margins in light

A mild anthocyanin response may outline the leaves.

Why you’ll love it: it offers collector variegation without becoming visually loud.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants sit comfortably alongside it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Use a very bright window while protecting cream sectors from abrupt harsh sun.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair with solid-coloured succulents that let the variegation lead.

Crassula ovata ‘Hobbit’ — dark tubular leaves for contrast.
Pachyphytum hookeri — thick glaucous leaves in a cool tone.
Sedum adolphi ‘Firestorm’ — warm edging and low movement.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright light with gradual gentle sun; protect cream sectors.

Watering

Water only after the mix has dried completely.

Climate

Warm, airy and free from frost or damp cold.

Pets

Species-specific evidence is insufficient; keep it out of chewing reach.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & feeding

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent Focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, seasonal rhythm, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Bright light with gradual gentle sun; protect cream sectors.

How to water

Water only after the mix has dried completely.

Air and humidity

No misting; keep air moving around dense leaves.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Water and feed follow active growth and reduce in dark winter conditions.

Substrate

Porous succulent mix with drainage holes.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Feed lightly after fresh mix’s initial nutrition.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, cultivar history and the wild plant’s natural range

Correct cultivar styling

The name is Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’, a cultivated variegated clone.

Breeder and year unknown

No reliable parents, breeder, selection place or first release are published.

Wild reference in south-eastern Africa

C. swaziensis is native from Malawi and Mozambique to Eswatini, KwaZulu-Natal, northern South Africa and Zimbabwe.

From natural habitat to care: The ecological reference is wild C. swaziensis, not the ‘Variegata’ clone. Seasonally dry rocky sites support bright porous culture, while cream sectors require slower sun acclimatisation.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the structures behind the plant’s appearance

Variegation is chimeral

Different cell lines produce green and cream tissue.

Fully white shoots are weak

Without chlorophyll they depend on green tissue.

Reversion can dominate

Fully green shoots often grow faster.

Leaves use CAM

Night-time gas exchange limits water loss.

Frequently asked questions

Plant-specific answers for Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’, from light and watering to its seasonal rhythm.

01Which light keeps the correct form?

Bright light with gradual gentle sun; protect cream sectors.

02When does it genuinely need water?

Water only after the mix has dried completely.

03What changes through the year?

Water and feed follow active growth and reduce in dark winter conditions.

04Why is it producing all-green leaves?

This is reversion; the more vigorous green shoot can take over.

05Do we know who created ‘Variegata’?

Not from adequate public documentation, so no breeder or year is assigned.

06What about pets and children?

Species-specific evidence is insufficient; keep it out of chewing reach.

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Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ 8.5cm

Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ 8.5cm

Crassulaswaziensis‘Variegata’

What makes it distinctive

No two leaves alike

Cream sectors lack full photosynthesis

Pink margins in light

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets

Substrate & feeding

Light and position

How to water

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Correct cultivar styling

Breeder and year unknown

Wild reference in south-eastern Africa

Variegation is chimeral

Fully white shoots are weak

Reversion can dominate

Leaves use CAM

Frequently asked questions

Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ 8.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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