Exploring the Unique Foliage of Crassula Perforata
Growth Habit and Showy Foliage
Crassula perforata is an interesting plant due to its unique growth habit and showy foliage. It is a scrambling succulent that grows through and over other bushes, producing long and slender stems that can reach up to 45 cm in height. The stems are covered with pairs of connato-perfoliate leaves that spiral around them, resembling a string of beads or buttons. The leaves are gray-green with reddish tinges and have a cartilaginous margin, making them quite striking. They are keeled, scarcely uncial, and have a short-pointed tip, making them stand out from other succulent leaves.
Seasonal Blooms and Indoor Adaptability
During spring, Crassula perforata blooms with inconspicuous pale yellow flowers in an elongate cyme inflorescence. The flowers are small and sweet-scented, and the plant tends to bloom in every season when conditions are appropriate. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate lower light conditions, making it an excellent choice for indoor settings. It is also easy to care for and propagate from stem cuttings, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts.
Natural Habitat and Garden Versatility
In its natural habitat, Crassula perforata occurs in thicket vegetation and rocky slopes, from near Worcester in the west, to as far east as central KwaZulu-Natal. It is a great addition to any garden or indoor collection and adds interest with its unique stacked appearance and colorful foliage. This plant is also highly adaptable and can be grown in a variety of conditions, including in rock gardens, hanging baskets, or as a ground cover.
A Great Choice for Indoor and Outdoor Settings
Overall, Crassula perforata is a fascinating plant that is easy to care for and highly adaptable. Its unique growth habit and showy foliage make it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts, while its ability to tolerate lower light conditions makes it an excellent choice for indoor settings. Whether you're a seasoned plant collector or a beginner, this plant is sure to add interest and beauty to your collection.
Crassula perforata 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.
Crassula perforata hybrids
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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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