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Crassula capitella

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-36"

planting zones

9b-12

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Crassula capitella plant details

Crassula capitella is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula capitella

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula capitella

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crassula capitella is a curious, geometric succulent with tons of stacked leaves! The thin, triangle-shaped foliage grows around the stem, stacking up to form adorable towers of succulent bliss. Offsetts form mounds of lightly spotted, olive green foliage with red margins. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, or it is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. In order to achieve the red coloring, the plant needs LOTS of light and remember not to overwater. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

(Crassula capitella) flat moss green leaves with brown markings form mats in dense rosettes, giving the plant a pyramid effect. Bright light and keep on the dry side. Pretty and unique. White flowers periodically.