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    • Photo of Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

      planting zones

      • 9b-11

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      Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli' plant details

      Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

      CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli'

      Plant type: cactus / succulent
      Plant family: crassulaceae
      Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
      Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
      Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

      GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli'

      USDA Zones: 9b - 11
      Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
      Watering frequency: occasional - low
      Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

      Nursery contributed plant descriptions

      This crassula features fuzzy, grey-green, lance-shaped succulent leaves growing on an upright, mounding shrub. Displays small clusters of red flowers. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Crassula are especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant!

      By: Little Prince of Oregon

      Gardening facts about Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli' plant

      How to Grow Crassula mesembryanthemoides 'Tenelli'

      • Sun Exposure

        • mostly sun - bright shade

      • Water Needs

        • occasional - drought tolerant

      • Soil Needs

        • average
        • well-drained
        • gritty

      Features

      • Foliage Color

        • white
        • green
        • blue

      • Flower Color

        • red

      • Flower Season

        • summer
        • spring

      • Foliage Season

        • evergreen

      • Texture

        • fuzzy

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      Zones

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      Zones

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      Size

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