Flora Detail
| Common Name | Crystal Stonecrop |
| Family | Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family) |
| Date Observed | 16-09-2022 |
| Category | Ground cover |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | 1134RGu |
| Flowering Time | Summer |
| Colour | White to Grey |
| Locations Observed | |
| Estuary | |
| Koppie | |
| Nature Reserve | Few,Many |
| Small Holding | |
| Village | |
| Greater Rooiels | |
Crassula pellucida
Information
Crystal Stonecrop
Crassula pellucida is a low-growing, mat-forming, or trailing succulent native to South Africa, recognized by its fleshy, often, heart-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped white or pale pink flowers. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil and minimal, infrequent watering, making it ideal for rockeries or hanging baskets.
Crassula pellucida (including subsp. marginalis and 'Calico Kitten') is a fast-growing, mat-forming, trailing succulent native to South Africa, ideal for hanging baskets and rockeries. It features small, heart-shaped, often red-edged leaves on 60 cm stems, producing tiny white-to-pink flowers in spring/summer. It prefers partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate water.
Key Details
Common Names: Calico Kitten (variegated)Variegated Trailing Jade.
Growth Habit: Creeping, trailing, and mat-forming, with stems reaching up to 60 cm long.
Foliage: Opposite, small (10–25 mm) ovate to heart-shaped leaves, often with red or brown margins, sometimes variegated with cream, pink, and green.
Flowers: Small (3–5 mm), star-shaped, white to pale pink clusters that appear from spring to autumn.
Light: Thrives in bright light to full sun (colors intensify in bright light) but tolerates partial to light shade.
Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry out between waterings to avoid root rot.
Propagation: Very easy to propagate from stem cuttings, as it naturally produces aerial roots.
Uses: Excellent as a groundcover, in rockeries, or as a cascading plant in hanging baskets.
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