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Crassula Pastel in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Crassula Tom Thumb Variegata

 

Crassula 'Pastel'

Original:Crassula ‘Pastel' is a Japanese variegated mutant of Crassula ‘Tom Thumb'. It is a charming, miniature succulent plant up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, with tiny, triangular leaves in opposing ranks on stems. The variegated leaves are up to 0.2 inch (5 mm) long and have colorful reddish edges, especially in bright light. It is topped by clusters of tiny white flowers in spring. Information says that these can be slightly difficult www.worldofsucculents.com New:Crassula are succulent, herbaceous plants. Some varieties are suitable for rock gardens in mild regions as long as the soil is well drained. The thick leaves are often covered with hair or 'meal' and the flowers are generally small in size and borne on terminal panicles. Crassulas can easily be grown from leaf cuttings.

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plant Features
  • Crassula Pastel likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Crassula Pastel likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Crassula Pastel is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Crassula Pastel likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Crassula 'Pastel'

Latin name

Crassula Tom Thumb Variegata

type

Succulent

family

Crassulaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Crassula Pastel likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Crassula Pastel is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Crassula Pastel likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Crassula Pastel likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Crassula Pastel is 0.60meters x 0.60meters 0.60 M 0.60 M

Crassula Tom Thumb Variegata

Original:Crassula ‘Pastel' is a Japanese variegated mutant of Crassula ‘Tom Thumb'. It is a charming, miniature succulent plant up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, with tiny, triangular leaves in opposing ranks on stems. The variegated leaves are up to 0.2 inch (5 mm) long and have colorful reddish edges, especially in bright light. It is topped by clusters of tiny white flowers in spring. Information says that these can be slightly difficult www.worldofsucculents.com New:Crassula are succulent, herbaceous plants. Some varieties are suitable for rock gardens in mild regions as long as the soil is well drained. The thick leaves are often covered with hair or 'meal' and the flowers are generally small in size and borne on terminal panicles. Crassulas can easily be grown from leaf cuttings.


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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