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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
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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Crassula mesembryanthemoides
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Texture
- fuzzy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun -dappled shade
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Scientific Name: Crassula swaziensis [variegated]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun -dappled shade
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
aka Gollum Jade, Shrek's Ear Plant, Sunset Hobbit Jade Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
aka Crassula 'Extagnol', Crassula 'Extaniol', Crassula 'Spiralis'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun -bright shade
- occasional -drought tolerant
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