Crassula 'Frosty' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow succulent that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is a dwarf cultivar that produces compact rosettes of triangular, bright green leaves frosted with white papillae. The leaves are thick and fleshy, and they can grow up to 1.5 cm long. The plant can reach up to 15 cm tall when it blooms in fall, displaying small white flowers arranged in a thyrse with several branches.
Although it is a nursery-produced cultivar, it is believed that Crassula 'Frosty' resulted from the cross between Crassula deceptor and Crassula tecta. It was introduced in Australia by Rudolf Schulz in 1993, and it has become a popular choice among succulent enthusiasts worldwide.
To grow Crassula 'Frosty,' you need to provide it with a well-draining substrate and a bright spot that receives full sunlight. The plant requires moderate watering in spring and summer and scarce watering in winter to avoid root rot. It is crucial to avoid wetting the leaves while watering. It is recommended to keep the plant indoors during winter to protect it from frost damages.
Propagation of Crassula 'Frosty' is easy and can be achieved through stem or leaf cuttings or by using seeds. This plant's ease of propagation, combined with its beauty and low maintenance requirements, makes it an excellent addition to any indoor or outdoor succulent collection.
In summary, Crassula 'Frosty' is a beautiful and easy-to-grow dwarf succulent with green leaves frosted with white papillae. It is a hybrid cultivar that produces small white flowers in fall, and it can be propagated easily. With its low maintenance requirements, it is a popular choice among succulent enthusiasts worldwide.
Crassula Frosty 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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- 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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