Crassula sarcocaulis

Crassula sarcocaulis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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 an perennial plant native to the eastern half of South Africa,[2][3] on mountain slopes in rocky terrain.[3]

Description

Bonsai crassula has small pink or white flowers that appear in summer.[4] The flowers are described as smelling like honey[5] or black currant jelly.[2] The plant grows to about 30-50 cm (1-1.5 ft) high and wide.[2][3]

This hardy little plant is among the most tolerant of cold temperatures in its genus (Crassula), down to around -12° C (10° F),[2] as well as being heat-tolerant[6] It is a recipient of the British Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, in part due to its hardiness in UK growing conditions. It is drought-tolerant[6][3] and generally disease-free,[1][4] but can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, and vine weevils.[4] It can be grown indoors or outdoors, with full or partial sunshine, but full sunlight is preferred.[2] Like most succulents, it prefers well-drained soil and only occasional watering.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "RHS Profile: Crassula sarcocaulis".
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Crassula sarcocaulis at San Marcos Growers".
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Crassula sarcocaulis at the South African National Biodiversity Institute".
  4. 1 2 3 "Crassula sarcocaulis care at Shoot Gardening".
  5. ↑ "Crassula sarcocaulis at Kernock Park Plants".
  6. 1 2 "Crassula sarcocaulis at Cacti.com".


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