Crassula
Crassula
CrassulaceaeCrassula · a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, with fleshy, opposite leaves forming geometric patterns. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Crassula
Crassula, of the Crassulaceae family, originates in mainly South Africa, also Madagascar and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. Its most distinctive feature is opposite fleshy leaves in columns or rosettes, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
At Succulentae we grow every Crassula directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Crassula | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | mainly South Africa, also Madagascar | |
| Natural habitat | arid and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | 5 cm to 3 m depending on species | |
| Flowering | small star-shaped white or pink flowers | |
| Propagation | leaf or stem cutting, very easy | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
Crassula ovata is known as the “Money Tree” or “Jade Tree” in Asian culture and is considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
Light
Very bright, indirect or filtered light. Ideal near a south or east window.
Water
Water when the substrate is completely dry. In summer every 1-2 weeks, let it rest in winter (every 3-4 weeks or less).
Substrate
Mineral substrate with high drainage: pumice, akadama and a little peat. We ship it ready in its substrate — no repotting needed for 12-18 months.
Temperature
Ideal between 18 and 28 °C. Tolerates down to 5 °C in winter if the substrate is dry. Protect from frost.
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