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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

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    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

    Tender. Pale triangular leaves with dark edges

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Also known as "Baby Necklace" this fleshy succulent mounding 6-10" high with 1/4" long leaves arranged neatly along the stems giving it a square look. Base of stems are stiff and woody with age. Likes pt shade to full sun. In full sun the leaf edge develope a red tinge. Pale pink flowers in late summer to winter.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Sprawling low groundcover to 6", red tips in sun. Hardy to 30 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Crassula rupestris plant

    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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    Crassula elegans

    aka Elegant Crassula

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula elegans foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Crassula herrei

    aka Crassula nudicaulis var. herrei

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crassula herrei foliage by Bluemoose
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    Crassula sericea var. hottentotta

    aka Crassula hottentotta, Crassula merxmuelleri

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula sericea var. hottentotta foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Crassula hirtipes

    aka Crassula hystrix

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Crassula hirtipes foliage by Dysmorodrepanis
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    Crassula rupestris ssp. marnieriana

    aka Crassula marnierana, Jade Necklace Vine, Worm Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Crassula rupestris ssp. marnieriana close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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