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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