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    Crassula coccinea

    Also Known As

    • Flaming Fire Jade

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Crassula coccinea plant details

    Crassula coccinea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula coccinea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula coccinea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crassula coccinea, we call it Flaming Fire Jade as its fleshy thick leaves turn brilliant red in bright sunlight. Produces spikes of white flowers periodically. Easy to grow and tolerates neglect.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    “Glowing” just begins to describe the intensity of color given off by this amazing succulent (our production queen, Claire Woods, claims you can see it from space!) The large showy-glowy brightest pinkish-scarlet clusters are well-displayed above upright 12”- 18” stems for several months in Summer, setting the garden ablaze. Triangular leaves overlap to form a neat-o “braided” look to the stems. Great in containers. Provide good drainage, an annual dollop of compost and a bit of Summer water for best appearance. Cut back to a few inches tall in Fall. Hummingbird magnet!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Crassula coccinea plant

    How to Grow Crassula coccinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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