Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata' (v)
crassula 'Variegata'
A low-growing, scrambling succulent perennial to 15cm tall, with fragile stems bearing alternate pairs of small, fleshy leaves. The foliage is grey-green with cream streaks, and suffused with bright pink. Small white flowers may be produced in spring and intermittently through the year
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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
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Pink Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Pink Cream | |||
| Autumn | Green Pink Cream | |||
| Winter | Green Pink Cream |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in pots of cactus compost in bright, filtered light. Water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season; water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- hanging basket
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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