Variegated Clusia 3G

(Clusia guttifera ‘Variegata’) – 3 Gallon Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL.

Add bold texture and easygoing elegance to your landscape with Variegated Clusia (Clusia guttifera ‘Variegata’), a stunning foliage plant from the Clusiaceae family, known for its thick, leathery leaves edged in creamy yellow. This compact variety is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that brings a modern, tropical feel to any South Florida garden or patio.

In a 3-gallon pot, this Variegated Clusia is perfectly sized for borders, containers, or as part of a layered hedge. It’s tough, stylish, and extremely well-suited to our climate—offering beauty without the maintenance headaches.

Sunlight Needs: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Brighter light enhances the leaf variegation.
Watering Needs: Low to moderate. Once established, this plant is very drought-tolerant. Water regularly while young, then reduce frequency. Avoid overly wet conditions.
Soil Requirements: Performs best in well-draining soils. Tolerates sandy, rocky, or even salty soils common in coastal areas.
Growth Habit: Dense, slow-growing shrub. Typically reaches 3–5 feet in height when planted in the ground, or can be maintained as a smaller specimen in containers.
Cold Tolerance: Hardy in USDA zones 10–11. In colder snaps, may suffer leaf drop but usually recovers.
Special Features:

• Excellent hedge or privacy plant with a tropical look

• Salt-tolerant—ideal for coastal landscapes

• Requires minimal pruning

• Great for containers, modern landscapes, and sunny patios

South Florida Notes: Variegated Clusia thrives with minimal care in our climate. It tolerates heat, humidity, and reflected sunlight near patios or walls. Keep pruning light and occasional—its natural shape is part of its charm.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into a container or landscape bed with good drainage within 7 days

• Choose a spot with bright, indirect to full sunlight

• Water deeply upon planting, then let soil dry out slightly between waterings

• Fertilize seasonally with a balanced slow-release formula for best color

• Rinse foliage occasionally to keep leaves clean and vibrant

This is a broadleaf evergreen shrub—meaning it maintains its leaves year-round, providing lasting color and structure in the garden.

Jupiter Farms & Nursery