Crassula is a genus of about 220 species of succulent plants in the family of Crassulaceae. They are native to many different parts of the world. However, the varieties that are grown and loved by most succulent lovers are coming from the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Crassulas was first formally described by the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The generic name “Crassula” derives from the Latin “Crassus”, meaning “thick” and refers to the fleshly plump leaves.

The members of the genus are annuals or perennials, herbaceous or woody, and some have underground tubers. They vary in size and growth habits. These succulents range from groundcovers to shrubs or small trees.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures, they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny windowsill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Not all plants have a common name. I seem to notice hybrids or those cultivated by well-known nurseries give them common names for marketing reasons.

There are many more varieties than what I listed but I atempted to give you a rounded peak into this wonderful plant family.

Crassula arborescens- Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar Jade (Crassula arborescens) (Willendow): A superstar grower whether kept indoors as a potted plant or grown outside as a dense, mounding shrub in frost-free climates. Its silvery leaves are outlined in pink and dotted with hydathodes for drought tolerance. They can even flush purple in response to drought and sun exposure. Indoor growing, small pots, and pruning will keep Silver Dollar Jade in a small, manageable size.

Jade is a forgiving, low maintenance grower and makes a great choice for beginners. All it needs to look great is sunlight, great drainage, and protection from hard frost. The most common issue growers face is over-watering. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry. Mature, outdoor shrubs tend not to need irrigation at all.

Jade is easy to prune and any stem cuttings will readily re-root if transplanted Silver Dollar Jade produces dense clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms in some winters that turn pink as the flowers age. The silvery colors and large leaves of this variety make it a beautiful contrast in succulent arrangements.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

COLOR – SECONDARY Pink

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill, Easy to Propagate

Crassula arborescens undulatifolia Ripple Jade

Ripple Jade (Crassula arborescens ssp. undulatifolia) (Tölken): The waviest of the Jade Plants. Its waxy, blue-green leaves can flush fuchsia at the edges when stressed with full sun, drought, or cold temperatures. In the wild, it grows en masse on rocky slopes in South Africa, but it also works well as a landscaping shrub in frost-free climates and as a potted house plant everywhere else.

When given room to grow, Ripple Jade will form a dense, mounding shrub up to 3.0′ tall. It responds well to pruning, however, which reveals its thick, succulent branches for a tree-like, bonsai appearance. Flowers are a rare sight on this Jade, but it can produce clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms in late winter.

Ripple Jade is very drought-tolerant, but it does need bright sunshine, great drainage, and protection from hard frosts. Be sure to plant in pots with drainage holes and water deeply only when the soil is completely dry. This plant is a natural subspecies, not a hybrid, and thus is a very strong, low-maintenance grower. It even propagates readily from cuttings.

COLOR – PRIMARY Blue / Blue-green

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem, Shrub

RECOMMENDED PURPOSE Hard to Kill

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Biplanata Kipblom

Crassula biplanata (Haworth): A shrubby succulent with rust red stems and tiny, green leaves. In full sun conditions, the leaves of this plant develop a fine, silvery fuzz. In the spring, it blooms with lots of small, white flowers which add to the elegant look.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY White

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Shrub

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula capitella – Campfire

Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’: A small branched plant with long leaves that can be lime green to yellow to brilliant red, depending on the time of year. Plenty of sun and a bit of drought will help it stay colorful and it makes a bright addition to arrangements. This species is monocarpic, so after a plant flowers it will die, but any offsets will live on.

This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Yellow / Gold

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Full Sun

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula capitella Red pagoda

Red Pagoda or Pagoda Village (Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora) (Tölken): An eye-catching tower of stacked, triangular leaves. It is native to South Africa where its long stems sprawl and form mats on dry, rocky slopes. In cultivation, Pagoda Village can spill nicely from containers or be planted as a ground cover in frost-free climates.

C. capitella ssp. thyrsiflora has a glossy green base color, but flushes deep burgundy with moderate stress, such as full sun, extended drought, or cool temperatures. The stems grow to about 8.0″ long and re-root easily where they bend down to the soil or from stem cuttings. This variety can bloom in summer or fall with lots of tiny, white flowers.

Red Pagoda needs plenty of sunlight to maintain its color and form. For indoor growing, place near a sunny window or under a grow light. Use containers with drainage holes and a gritty, well-draining soil that contains coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait to re-water until the soil is completely dry.

COLOR – PRIMARY Red / Burgundy

COLOR – SECONDARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Full Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem, Hanging / Trailing

SEASONALITY Blooms in Summer

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Cephalphora Mini Propeller Plant

Crassula cephalophora: A shrubby, stemmed succulent with soft, velvety foliage. The leaves are a silvery green tone and covered with short white hairs. The stems are tall and branching and the leaves extend upwards like paddles. This species is easy to grow and a great place for succulent beginners to start. It tolerates neglect and low light and grows happily indoors. It blooms (usually in summer) with clusters of petite white flowers.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Grey / Silver

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Low Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Summer

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill

Crassula corymbulosa Shark tooth

Shark’s Tooth (Crassula corymbulosa also known as C. capitella thyrsiflora) (Tölken): A stemmed succulent with tall stacks of narrow, pointed leaves that flush red when gently stressed by sun and drought. In the wild, it grows on dry, rocky slopes in Namibia and South Africa and blooms mid-summer to fall. It is a freely-branching, vigorous grower and in its preferred growing conditions it can develop into a dense mat of ground cover.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

MAXIMUM ROSETTE SIZE Under 3″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Fast Grower, Easy to Propagate

Crassula Cultrata Bush Plakkie

Crassula cultrata (L.): A joyfully green succulent with small white flowers. This plant’s leaf tips will flush red when exposed to bright sun or drought. Its leaves press tightly against the stem for a short length before diverging off and opening wide to the sun.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Slow Grower

Crassula Dorothy

Crassula ‘Dorothy’: An adorable miniature Crassula. This cultivar is a hybrid of C. deceptor x C. susannae. It is a small, slow grower, but it gradually develops into short stacks of knobbly, green leaves that clump and mound. It is a particularly floriferous variety, producing pale yellow flower clusters on tall bloom stalks in fall and sometimes spring.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Under 3″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Clumping / Mounding

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Showy Blooms, Slow Grower

Crassula exilis Tiger Jade

Tiger Jade (Crassula exilis ssp. cooperi) (Tölken): A small, mat-forming succulent from South Africa. This dwarf variety can show green to plum tones and its leaves are speckled with small dots. It forms a neat rosette and over time it can mound up into a formidable colony. This easy grower tolerates indoor growing conditions well. It blooms with tiny, pale pink flowers.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3″-5″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Low Growing / Creeping, Clumping / Mounding

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Lots of Offsets

Crassula Kimnach Baby’s Necklace

Crassula ‘Baby’s Necklace’ (Kimnach): A prolific grower with flat, button-like leaves that encase the stems like beads on a string. Its minty green foliage has contrasting pink to red edges that intensify in direct sun. This variety can grow as a ground cover in frost-free areas, but it also looks fantastic trailing from a hanging basket. ‘Baby’s Necklace’ is a hybrid of C. rupestris ssp. marnieriana x C. perforata ssp. kougaensis.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Hanging / Trailing

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTI Easy to Propagate

Crassula Mesembryanthemoides Moonglow

Crassula ‘Moonglow’: A stemmed variety with fleshy, stacked leaves of silvery green that are covered in a layer of fine velvet. This slow grower makes a great houseplant and can eventually reach 8.0″ tall. It is thought to be a hybrid of C. deceptor arta x C. perfoliata falcata. Though not a predictable bloomer, ‘Moonglow’ can flower in late winter with clusters of tiny pink blossoms.

Please Note: This can be a tricky plant to grow as it is very susceptible to overwatering and powdery mildew.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

COLOR – SECONDARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

Crassula multicava Fairy Crassula

Crassula multicava: Plants have erect branches, with a textured light green leaf. Easy to propagate from cuttings. Pinkish-white flowers. Tender soft succulent – will not tolerate frost.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINES Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate, Fast Grower

Crassula Muscosa Watch Chain

Watch Chain (Crassula muscosa or C. lycopodiodes, aka Rattail Crassula and Zipper Plant): Unique branching stems of tightly overlapping, scale-like leaves. Both of its Latin names refer to its resemblance to a clubmoss. This plant starts off erect but eventually trails over with thick stems up to 1.0′ long. It is native to South Africa and following heavy rain or watering it can bloom pale yellow to white flowers.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Natans Floating Pigmyweed

(Crassula natans var. minus) (Rowley): A unique, semi-aquatic succulent. Unlike almost all succulents, this variety thrives in standing water. It spreads readily in seasonal pools, branching and floating at the surface. It has long, rounded leaves of green that can tinge reddish when stressed. It usually blooms in late winter with tiny white flowers. C. natans is native to South Africa but has naturalized in Southeastern Australia.

Grow this variety in rich soil and water regularly. Its stems can sprawl to about 4.0″ and spill nicely from containers. It tolerates a wide range of light conditions, but more sunlight will expose reddish tones.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3″-5″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Low Growing / Creeping

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill, Easy to Propagate

Crassula Nudicaulis devil horns

Devil’s Horns (Crassula nudicaulis ssp. nudicaulis) (Linné): A loose rosette of long, red and green leaves that spread easily. This species stays under 5.0″ tall and can grow into a mat if given space. It is native to South Africa and Lesotho where it grows on rocky slopes, slightly shaded by shrubs. It often blooms in spring, with tiny green to cream colored flowers on a tall bloom stalk. Exposure to direct sun will bring out more maroon tones in the leaves.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3″-5″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Loose Rosette, Clumping / Mounding

SEASONALITY Blooms in Spring

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Obvallata

Crassula obvallata (now known as C. cotyledonis) (Thunberg): A fun houseplant with thick, disc-like leaves that fan out. The foliage is a silvery green tone. It’s covered with a soft coating of velvet that makes this plant very fun to touch. This species can tolerate indoor light conditions and is an easy low maintenance grower.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Showy Blooms

Crassula Orbicularis

Crassula orbicularis (Linné): A rosette-like Crassula and an easy indoor plant. It grows as flattened rosettes of round, green leaves that flush copper to burgundy in bright light. This low-growing spreader sends out runners and can form a colony up to 18.0″ wide. It blooms in late winter / early spring by sending up a 6.0″ bloom stalk with white to dark red flowers.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR Red Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Under 3″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Rosette, Low Growing / Creeping

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill

Crassula ovata Gollum/Shrek

Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata): A monstrose sport that first appeared in the 1970s at Abbey Garden. In warm climates (zone 10+) it can grow into a large shrub, but it really shines as a low maintenance indoor plant. When grown in a small pot, its woody branches even lend themselves to bonsai pruning.

Like Hobbit Jade, the other member of the “Tolkien / Tölken Group”, the leaves of Gollum Jade curl in upon themselves and have round, suction cup-like tips that turn red in direct sun. Jade plants can bloom in winter with impressive clusters of delicate white flowers.

Gollum Jade tolerates extended drought and should be kept in containers with drainage holes and gritty, well-draining soil. Water deeply, but only when the soil is completely dry. Once your plant is mature, it can easily be propagated from stem cuttings

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 9 (20F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill, Slow Grower, Easy to Propagate

Crassula ovata hummels sunset

Hummel’s Sunset’ or Golden Jade (Crassula ovata): A superstar grower whether kept indoors as a potted plant or grown outside (zone 9+) as a dense, mounding shrub. Its glossy, ovate (egg-shaped) leaves sprout from thick, woody branches and turn golden yellow with red margins when grown in full sun.

‘Hummel’s Sunset’ is a cultivar named for plant hybridizer Ed Hummel. The Jade species is native to South Africa and Mozambique where it grows en masse on rocky slopes, though it’s now also ubiquitous in the Southern California landscape. Indoor growing, small pots, and pruning will keep Golden Jade in a small, bonsai size

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Yellow / Gold, Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 9 (20F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Full Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Shrub, Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Fall / Winter

RECOMMENDED PURPOSE Hard to Kill

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Slow Grower, Easy to Propagate

Crassula Ovata Tricolor Lemon & Lime

Tricolor’ Jade (Crassula ovata): A superstar grower whether kept indoors as a potted plant or grown outside as a dense, mounding shrub. Its shiny leaves are variegated with green and white streaks, with a pink margin in bright sun. The native variety comes from South Africa and Mozambique where it grows en masse on rocky slopes, reaching up to 8.0′ tall. Indoor growing, small pots, and pruning will keep C. ovata in a small, bonsai size.

COLOR – PRIMARY White

COLOR – SECONDARY Green / Lime, Pink

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 9 (20F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Slow Grower, Easy to Propagate, Variegate

Crassula Pellucida Marginalis Calico Kitten

Crassula pellucida ssp. marginalis f. rubra: A lovely trailing succulent with green to purple, heart-shaped leaves. In the wild, these creep along the ground to spread and you will see fine, aerial roots sprouting from the stems. They spread well as a ground cover in frost-free climates and make perfect “spillers” in container arrangements.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Purple / Black

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Hanging / Trailing

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula perforata Kougaensis String of Buttons

One of the best-loved stacked Crassula with alternating, triangular leaves of pale green. It is native to South Africa where it grows among rocks and in the crevices of cliffsides and blooms from midsummer to fall. When grown in full sun, the edges can take on a rosy pink hue. It branches freely, growing up to 10.0″ tall in cultivation for a nice spilling effect in arrangements. Alternatively, it is easy to keep compact by pruning and replanting.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Pink

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem, Hanging / Trailing

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Perorate Ivory towers

Ivory Towers or Giant String of Buttons (Crassula × perforata): Tall-growing succulent with stacks of thick, joined leaf pairs skewered by a stem that grows up to 18.0″ tall. Give it plenty of sunshine and its pistachio green leaves will take on a dark pink outline. Flowers with a tall bloom stalk with small, white blossoms. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5″ pot.

This variety is distinguished from other members of the C. perforata complex by its large size and the thick coating of farina that can give it a powdery blue appearance. Planting tip: let this succulent go wild in a hanging pot for a beautiful sprawling cascade.

COLOR – PRIMARY Blue / Blue-green

COLOR – SECONDARY Pink

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem, Hanging / Trailing

SEASONALITY Year-round Color

Crassula perfoliata falcata propeller plant

Propeller Plant (Crassula perfoliata ssp. falcata) (Wendland): Unique succulent with oblong, sickle shaped leaves. Its leaves are a velvety grey green and it produces bright orange-red flowers in summer that have a cinnamon-like fragrance.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

BLOOM COLOR Orange Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Showy Blooms

Crassula Pangolin

Crassula ‘Pangolin’ (Trager): An rare, stacked Crassula with felted, silvery foliage. It is a slow grower, but can grow tall stems to about 6.0″ that eventually bend and sprawl. It blooms with clusters of tiny, white flowers that smell like jasmine. This cultivar was bred from C. barklyi.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Under 3″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Showy Blooms, Slow Grower

Crassula platphylla variegata

Crassula platyphylla f. variegata: A low growing yet leafy variegate with clusters of small yellow blooms. The leaves of this plant are bubblegum pink towards the tips, green towards the base, and cream white around the margins. This plant likes a lot of indirect light and more sun exposure can bring out its pink highlights.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY White, Pink

BLOOM COLOR Yellow Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Under 3″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Clumping / Mounding

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate, Variegated

Crassula pubescens red

Large Red Carpet Stonecrop (Crassula pubescens ssp. radicans) (Tölken): Round, green foliage edged with red, similar to its relative the jade plant (Crassula ovata). Unlike jades, its leaves densely fill the upright stems and the whole plants stays under 6.0″ tall while spreading laterally. Moderate stress from cool weather (around 50F), drought, and direct sun will bring out the brightest red pigments. This variety also thrives potted, indoors and its clusters of tiny white flowers contrast well with the foliage.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3″-5″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem, Low Growing / Creeping

RECOMMENDED PURPOSE Hard to Kill, Easy to Propagate

Crassula Reja

Crassula ‘Reia’: A petite succulent similar to the famed C. ‘Moonglow’. This plant has the same scaly, silvery leaves, but a thinner, more sleek look. The leaves are stacked on short stems and pressed tightly together, completely covering the stems. It blooms with clusters of tiny flowers of white to pale pink.

Please Note: This can be a tricky plant to grow as it is very susceptible to overwatering and powdery mildew.

COLOR – PRIMARY Grey / Silver

COLOR – SECONDARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Slow Grower, Lots of Offsets

Crassula rogersii

Crassula rogersii (Schönland): Thick, green, oval foliage covered with a soft velvet. Moderate stress from bright sun or drought can bring out warm pink flushing on the leaf tips. Fragrant clusters of white, star-shaped blooms tend to appear in winter. This species makes an excellent houseplant.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Pink

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill, Easy to Propagate

Crassula Rublicaulis

Crassula rubricaulis (Ecklon & Zeyher): A shrubby succulent with long, flattened leaves. Sunlight transforms its coloration, bringing out vibrant red tones. It produces clusters of tiny pale blossoms in mid-summer. At maturity, this South African species reaches about 16.0″ tall.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Fast Grower, Easy to Propagate

Crassula rupestris Tom thumb

‘Tom Thumb’ (Crassula rupestris ssp. commutata) (Tölken): A miniature stacked Crassula. This dwarf succulent originated in Namibia and South Africa and is well-adapted to hot, dry rocky slopes. Its thick, triangular leaves stay under 0.4″ long but store enough water to help the plant endure extended drought.

‘Tom Thumb’ grows best in bright sunlight and the light helps its leaves show their fine red margins. It thrives in well-draining pots and gritty soil, only occasionally needing a deep watering when the soil is fully dry.

This freely branching shrublet will stay small in a pot, though it can eventually reach over 6.0″ long and spill beautifully from arrangements. From spring to mid-summer, ‘Tom Thumb’ can display neat clusters of tiny white flowers.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula rupestris High Voltage

Crassula rupestris ‘High Voltage’: A stemmed succulent that packs an electric punch of color! This cultivar has the chunky stacks of triangular leaves of C. rupestris, but it stands out for its distinctive coloration. The foliage has a minty green base color accented with vibrant red leaf margins. The stems can grow over 12.0″ tall and branch into a miniature shrub. Grow this variety in more sunlight to get the best red pigments.

COLOR – PRIMARY Red / Burgundy

COLOR – SECONDARY Blue / Blue-green

BLOOM COLOR Pink Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Fast Grower, Easy to Propagate

Crassula sarmentosa

Crassula sarmentosa f. variegata: Beautiful green foliage with golden yellow margins. Grows quickly and can rapidly develop a trailing habit. Excellent in hanging baskets or cascading over container edges.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Yellow / Gold

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Hanging / Trailing

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate, Variegated

Crassula Schimperi

Crassula schimperi An easy to grow species that can quickly branch into a small shrub. This species grows sprawling stems covered with small, triangular leaves. In the wild, it tends to grow in shadier, wetter environments than most succulents, which makes it well-suited to indoor growing. It is also easy to re-root from stem cuttings.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR Yellow Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Bright Indoor Light

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9″-12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Easy to Propagate

Crassula Socialis Ring Plant

Crassula socialis – Ring Plant (Schönland): An aggressively clumping and lime green plant. Ring plant is similar to red pagoda, but the leaves are green instead of red and are a lot more rounded. Despite their green appearance, however, they can flush red in bright sunlight. The flowers form a white sphere on the end of a skinny stalk.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Lots of Offsets, Easy to Propagate

Crassula streyi pondo cliff

Pondo Cliff Crassula (Crassula streyi) (Tölken): An exotic, stemmed succulent with fascinating foliage. This subtropical species from South Africa has broad, glossy green leaves with striking, fuchsia to maroon undersides. The leaves have a glossy sheen and can show tiny dots of hydathodes. It is a long-lived, slowing growing plant and makes an excellent houseplant. It can reach about 8.0″ tall, sometimes sprawling and sprouting roots from decumbent stems.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

COLOR – SECONDARY Red / Burgundy, Purple / Black

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT 6″-8″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Slow Grower

Crassula tetragona Miniature Pine Tree

Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula tetragona) (Linné): Succulent shrub with spiky bright green leaves that curve upwards. It has a pine tree-like appearance and can make a great bonsai plant, though it grows several feet tall in its native South African habitat. It is a very easy grower and produces white blooms in late spring and early summer. Over time, its stems grow tall and lose their lower leaves, but take well to pruning and transplanting.

COLOR – PRIMARY Green / Lime

BLOOM COLOR White Bloom

COLD HARDINESS Zone 10 (30F)

RECOMMENDED LIGHT CONDITIONS Filtered / Partial Sun, Bright Indoor Light

MAXIMUM HEIGHT Over 12″

GROWTH HABIT / SHAPE Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

SEASONALITY Blooms in Spring

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTIC Hard to Kill, Easy to Propagate

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