Photo by Kara Nursery
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Crassula pubescens
Also Known As
- Haworthia pubescens var. pubescens
- Bear Paw Jade
- Red Carpet Carssula
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Crassula pubescens plant details
Crassula pubescens is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula pubescens
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asphodelaceae, crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, velvety, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula pubescens
- 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: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Crassula pubescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Scientific Name: Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora [Little Prince form]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Scientific Name: Crassula swaziensis [variegated]
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
aka Gollum Jade, Shrek's Ear Plant, Sunset Hobbit Jade Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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