Crassula 'Garnet Lotus'
crassula 'Garnet Lotus'
A clump-forming, upright, evergreen succulent forming a rosette of thick, fleshy, frosted green to garnet red foliage which tapers to a point. Large clusters of red flowers may appear on stems above the foliage in the spring
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 | Red | Green Red Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Red Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | Green Red Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Red Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 as a houseplant, or in a heated greenhouse, in cactus compost, in full light. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and vine weevils
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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