Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis f. rubra
A succulent of cascading habit with fleshy pairs of heart-shaped leaves. These leaves are purplish-pink, edged with red, sometimes with a hint of yellow or green. Inflorescences of white flowers emerge from the tips of the branches
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Purple Red Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Pink Purple Red Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Pink Purple Red Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Pink Purple Red Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Crassula can be succulent annuals, perennials, evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in a terminal cluster
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light or full sun. When in growth feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Water moderately from spring to autumn, sparingly at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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