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Crassula tecta
Also Known As
- Crassula decipiens
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-3"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula tecta plant details
Crassula tecta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula tecta
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 IN - 3 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula tecta
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Crassula tecta
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
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
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Crassula hystrix
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
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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