Crassula Coccinea

Crassula 'Red Crassula'

Crassula coccinea is a small succulent shrublet up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall, with few stems that branch from the base. As the plants get older the bottom of the stems turn brown and dry with the bright, new leaves at the ends. The succulent leaves are flat, oval shaped and arranged to overlapping each other along the stems. In midsummer the striking flowers are formed in a dense flat-topped head at the tip of the stems. The long tubular flowers are fragrant and brilliant red, especially in sunshine.

plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Crassula 'Red Crassula'

Latin name

Crassula Coccinea

type

Succulent

family

Crassulaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Crassula Red Crassula is 0.60meters x 0.60meters

0.60 M 0.60 M

Crassula Coccinea

Propagation by cuttings

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

Crassulas can be grown from leaf cuttings taken in spring and summer. Pull a leaf from the main stem, leave it to dry for a day, then place it on the surface of the growing compost. The leaf will form roots and eventually, a small rosette will appear at the base. Remove and pot up the new plant when well rooted.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Summer

Crassulas need a sharply drained soil, such as 2 parts John Innes potting compost number 2 and 1 part course sand or grit. They do best on a sunny window ledge and in winter, require a minimum temperature of 7C. Repot every second year in early spring.

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