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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

    Gardening facts about Crassula elegans plant

    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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    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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    Crassula setulosa var. rubra

    aka Crassula milfordiae, Crassula setulosa, Crassula setulosa var. curta

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Crassula setulosa var. rubra close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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