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    Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora

    Also Known As

    • Crassula corymbulosa
    • Red Pagoda Crassula
    • Shark's Tooth Crassula

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora plant details

    Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, triangular leaves, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tender. Symmetrical overlapping leaves,red tinge.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Morning Sun to Light Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). White.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    This is a great succulent that we grew in our beds at the nursery last year and we liked it so much we thought we’d offer it for sale. Forming red-tinged rosettes at first but then developing solid red “pagodas” in spring. The pyramidal pagoda-shaped growth will reach about 6-10" high and will sprout small white flowers at the top. The best red color will be obtained in full sun and will be greener in more shade. This succulent is from South Africa and is definitely drought tolerant. Once the pagoda is done blooming it will shatter, dropping the individual leaves which will then produce new rosettes of their own.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Small succulent from South Africa, to 6-10" tall x 12-20" wide, with medium green, triangular leaves overlapping in stacked, pagoda-like rosettes that add red tones in the sun and produce small white flowers at the top before dropping its leaves to produce more plants. Full sun for best leaf color. Very drought tolerant once established and frost hardy in USDA zone 9. Excellent in pots or hanging baskets. Tres retro!

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora plant

    How to Grow Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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