An attractive succulent with fleshy reddish-brown leaves pretty and star shaped flowers. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Crassula rupestris
An attractive succulent with fleshy reddish-brown leaves pretty and star shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Crassula |
|---|---|
| Species | rupestris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red, brown |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Related products
Acalypha hispida
An unusual houseplant with showy tassels of tiny flowers
Achimenes coccinea
Masses of pretty bright red flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Abutilon hybridum ‘Fireball’
Beautiful pendant red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with sycamore-like leaves
Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Marginata’
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers and attractive crimson and white edged foliage
Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Musaica’
An unusual houseplant with long tassels of tiny flowers and heavily mottled red and orange foliage
Achimenes hybrida ‘Little Beauty’
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Abutilon striatum thompsonii
Beautiful pendant orange-red bowl shaped flowers held on slender stems with variegated sycamore-like leaves
Acacia armata
Pretty feathery leaves with attractive powder puff like heads of fragrant flowers