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Crassula obvallata

Also Known As

  • Money Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Crassula obvallata plant details

    Crassula obvallata is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula obvallata

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula obvallata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This slow-growing succulent features velvety, rounded, grey-green leaves arranged in a dense mound. Attractive, large round clumps of small pink flowers emerge (so big they can cover most the plant!). Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Crassula are especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant! Tender. Oval dusty green leaves.

    Gardening facts about Crassula obvallata plant

    How to Grow Crassula obvallata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun
    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
    • Flower Season

      • summer
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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

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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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    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
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    aka Crassula hystrix

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    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
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