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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii plant

How to Grow Crassula exilis ssp. schmidtii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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