Crassula sarcocaulis misapplied
A bushy perennial succulent, about 30cm high, with contorted, fleshy stems and branches bearing narrow, pointed, leaves, red-tinged mid-green, to 3cm long. Clusters of starry rose-pink flowers appear in late summer; the flowers are scented but not everybody finds the scent pleasant
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Unusually for this genus, this is a frost-tolerant species and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun, for example in sheltered parts of a rock garden in warmer parts of the UK; it can also be grown under glass, in cactus compost in full light. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation
Propagate by seed sown at 15-18°C in early spring, or by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or summer
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil, aphids, and scale insects
Generally disease-free