'Hummel's Sunset' jade guide
Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset', also called golden jade, sunset jade
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright direct
- Water
- When the soil is dry all the way down
- Humidity
- Dry room air is fine
- Temperature
- 13 to 27°C (55 to 80°F). Keep above 7°C (45°F).
- Soil
- Cactus and succulent mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer two or three times in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Causes vomiting and lethargy.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 30 to 90 cm (1 to 3 ft) tall, slow to grow
- Propagation
- Stem or leaf cuttings, dried and set on dry soil
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Hummel's Sunset' jade different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the jade plant care guide.
What it is
‘Hummel’s Sunset’ is a jade with yellow and lime leaves edged in red. In bright sun and cool nights, the whole plant glows gold, orange, and red. In lower light, it fades to lime green. It grows into the same tree shape as a regular jade.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Hummel’s Sunset’ | Yellow and lime with red edges | Warm yellow over the whole leaf |
| ‘Tricolor’ jade | Green with cream stripes and pink edges | Cream stripes, not solid yellow |
| Jade plant | Deep green, sometimes red edges | Green center |
Care differences
The color needs strong sun. Give it the sunniest window you have. Summer outside, moved into sun over a week or two, brings out the best color. Cool nights in fall deepen the red.
Grow it from a cutting
Take a stem cutting, let it dry for a few days, and set it on dry cactus mix. Roots form in two to four weeks.
Buying it
‘Hummel’s Sunset’ shows up at plant shops and some garden centers. A store plant may look plain lime green from low light. The color comes with sun.