Photo of Crassula columella flower, foliage by Kara Nursery

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Crassula columella

Also Known As

  • Silinderplakkie

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Crassula columella plant details

Crassula columella is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula columella

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms
Uses: rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula columella

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another one of those "old-timey" plants. At least they seem that way to us since we've had one or two of these plants around for many, many years. Quite easy to grow if you remember not to over-water in the Summer when they're taking their rest. They're from the Winter rainfall area on the West Coast of South Africa, up to Namibia. And what's not to like with these columns of tightly packed leaves?

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Crassula columella plant

How to Grow Crassula columella

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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