Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii

Also Known As

Crassula schmidtii
Fairy Tongue

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

10a-12

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Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii plant details

Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crassula schmidtii is a mounding succulent with dense rosettes of linear dark green pitted and marked fleshy leaves 1-2" long. Bears masses of star shaped pinkish red flowers in winter. Likes sun.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

We never can have enough of this delightful miniature Crassula. It forms tidy low tufts of stemless narrow 1" green leaves . In summer 3-4" stems bearing clusters of dainty rose pink flowers add color and charm. Excellent in succulent wreaths, strawberry jars and vertical planters. Shipping 2" pots.