Crassula setulosa 'Milfordiae'

RHS Plant Profile
hairy cushion crassula 'Milfordiae'

Synonyms

Crassula milfordiae nana
Crassula milfordiae
Crassula sedifolia
Crassula sediformis
Sedum crassularia

Cactus Succulent

A surprisingly hardy, slow-growing, evergreen succulent, forming low, spreading cushions of rosettes of fleshy, flat, sometimes recurved grey-green leaves often flushed with red. Clusters of tiny white to pink flowers are produced on short stems in summer, though these are rarely seen in cultivation. Well-suited for use in living walls

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched, 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

Indoors, grow 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. Best grown outdoors in milder climates in a pot during the summer, or rockery. Will need protection from winter wet. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free