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    • Photo of Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet'

    Also Known As

    • Crassula sarmentosa 'Variegata'
    • Crassula sarmentosa (Little Prince)

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' plant details

    Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, hanging basket, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crassula sarmentosa is a mounding succulent species with columns of stacked, green leaves with lime/yellow margins. It produces pink blooms in the fall that open to white flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' plant

    How to Grow Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - low
    • dry in summer
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