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Crassula elegans
Also Known As
- Elegant Crassula
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula elegans plant details
Crassula elegans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and red foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula elegans
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and red
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula elegans
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Crassula elegans
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
9b-12
Size
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- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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