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    • Photo of Crassula mesembryanthemoides form by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Crassula mesembryanthemoides

    Also Known As

    • Crassula mesembryanthiodes

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-16"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Crassula mesembryanthemoides plant details

    Crassula mesembryanthemoides is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula mesembryanthemoides

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula mesembryanthemoides

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crassula mesembryanthemoides forms cute, upright, branching shrubs to 12 in. tall or more with pointed, apple green leaves covered in silvery hairs.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Tender. Fuzzy green leaves and yellow flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Cannot handle our full sun. Protect from cold. Shade. Bright Yellow. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Fuzzy green leaves and yellow flowers. Stem tips drop and root. Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Crassula mesembryanthemoides plant

    How to Grow Crassula mesembryanthemoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - low
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