Photo by Kara Nursery
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Crassula 'Tom Thumb'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-10"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula 'Tom Thumb' plant details
Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula 'Tom Thumb'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula 'Tom Thumb'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Crassula 'Tom Thumb' plant
How to Grow Crassula 'Tom Thumb'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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