Crassula alba var. parvisepala

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-12

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Crassula alba var. parvisepala plant details

Crassula alba var. parvisepala is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula alba var. parvisepala

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, red and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula alba var. parvisepala

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What a cool succulent! The green leaves are patterned with red spots & remind me of alien skin. Rosettes grow about 9” tall & 1’ wide & send up new clones to continually increase the size of extraterrestrial foliar fun. And with surprisingly pretty bouquet-like clusters of rosy-red flowers you’ll enjoy both the beauty & the beast on this succulent. Bloom clusters to about 9” wide in Summer. Native to the Drakensberg area of South Africa, best kept dry in Winter but does fine in a well-drained pot in Winter rain areas. Do provide some afternoon shade in hot climates but know that it does need some direct sun to bloom. Really striking & so easy!