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    • Photo of Crassula 'Moonglow' foliage by Kara Nursery

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    Crassula 'Moonglow'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 4"-8"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Crassula 'Moonglow' plant details

    Crassula 'Moonglow' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula 'Moonglow'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula 'Moonglow'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Crassula 'Moonglow' is a cute, upright succulent with very thick, opposite, grey green leaves covered in a fine silvery fuzz. It can branch into small colonies of vertical columns. Flowers are apricot coloured.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A wonderful, classic, Crassula cultivar.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Crassula 'Moonglow' plant

    How to Grow Crassula 'Moonglow'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

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    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

    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
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    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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    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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