Crassula sarcocaulis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula
Species:
C. sarcocaulis
Binomial name
Crassula sarcocaulis
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Crassula sarcocaulis is a small shrubby succulent plant known by the common name bonsai crassula,[1] due to its bonsai-like appearance. It is a perennial plant native to the southern and southeastern Africa, ranging from Malawi and Mozambique through Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho, and South Africa.[2][3][4] It grows on mountain slopes in rocky terrain.[4]

Description

Bonsai crassula has small pink or white flowers that appear in summer.[5] The flowers are described as smelling like honey[6] or blackcurrant jelly.[3] The plant grows to about 30–50 cm (1-1.5 ft) high and wide.[3][4]

Cultivation

This hardy little plant is among the most tolerant of cold temperatures in its genus, down to around -12 °C (10 °F),[3] as well as being heat-tolerant[7]

It is drought-tolerant[7][4] and generally disease-free,[1][5] but can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, and vine weevils.[5] It can be grown indoors or outdoors, with full or partial sunshine, but full sunlight is preferred.[3] Like most succulents, it prefers well-drained soil and only occasional watering.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Crassula sarcocaulis | bonsai crassula Alpine Rockery/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk.
  2. ↑ Crassula sarcocaulis Eckl. & Zeyh. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Crassula sarcocaulis, Bonsai Crassula, Succulent,". www.smgrowers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Crassula sarcocaulis at the South African National Biodiversity Institute".
  5. 1 2 3 "Crassula sarcocaulis care at Shoot Gardening".
  6. ↑ "Crassula sarcocaulis at Kernock Park Plants".
  7. 1 2 "Crassula sarcocaulis". Cacti.com.
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