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Crassula rupestris
Also Known As
- Crassula rupestris ssp. rupestris
- Baby Necklace
- Inrygertjie
- Rosary Plant
- Rosary Vine
- Sosaties
- Tom Thumb
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-10"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula rupestris plant details
Crassula rupestris is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula rupestris
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula rupestris
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Crassula rupestris
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora [Little Prince form]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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