Crassula ovata 'Minima'
A dwarf variety of this upright perennial succulent shrub with thick, fleshy, branching stems with rounded fleshy green leaves often edged with red. Flat clusters of small starry pale pink flowers appear in autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | |||
| Autumn | Pink Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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 under glass in a standard cactus potting mix, containers may be moved outdoors in summer (minimum temperatures 5-7ºC). Water moderately when in growth, very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in early spring at 15-18ºC, or by softwood or leaf cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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