Photo of Crassula pubescens foliage 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

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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

Also known as the Bear Paw Jade in some of its forms, this is a miniature plant which could be used as a ground cover in very mild climates. Personally, I like it in a pot just fine thank you!

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Crassula pubescens plant

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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Zones

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-8"

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  • occasional - low
  • dry in summer
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