Crassula sarcocaulis

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 eastern half of South Africa,[2][3] on mountain slopes in rocky terrain.[3]

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

Description

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

Cultivation

This hardy little plant is among the most tolerant of cold temperatures in its genus, 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,[1] 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]

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References

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

• The Plant List entry

External links

• San Marcos Growers profile of Crassula sarcocaulis