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!