Crassula orbicularis, a captivating succulent native to South Africa, belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This perennial is known for its charming, fleshy leaves that form rosettes. These leaves, which range from green to a deep bronze with delicate ciliate margins, often display a pink to red tinge along the edges and tips when exposed to bright light.
Thriving in various habitats from semi-deserts to afromontane forests, Crassula orbicularis is highly adaptable to different conditions, including frost, high temperatures, and low rainfall. It prefers well-drained, porous soil and can flourish in areas with light to moderate shade, making it an excellent choice for shade gardens.
This succulent produces tubular, white to pale yellow flowers that may have pink or reddish-brown hues. These flowers, appearing from June to November, emit a musty scent and attract pollinators like flies. Crassula orbicularis also spreads vegetatively by producing runners, forming dense clumps up to 50 cm in diameter.
In terms of care, Crassula orbicularis benefits from the "soak and dry" watering method and requires reduced watering in winter. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -1.1 °C. Minimal feeding with organic fertilizer in mid-spring supports its growth. Propagation is straightforward through leaf or stem cuttings and offsets, ensuring easy multiplication of this attractive plant.
With its low maintenance requirements and striking appearance, Crassula orbicularis is an ideal addition to any garden, providing year-round interest and versatility as a ground cover or ornamental plant.
Crassula orbicularis plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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