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Crassula - There are approximately 130 different crassulas, the most common of which is the jade plant. They are winter growers and have beautiful pink flowers. I allow the rainfall to water my crassulas in winter. During times when we don't have rain I water every 2 weeks. I let my plants tell me what they need. Crassula leaves shrivel when they need water, so watch and see. Let your plants tell you what they need. Spring -Fall fertilize once a month. Crassula are made up of basically two groups. The shrubby group, which includes the Jade Plants. The other group includes smaller types and miniatures, and will be discussed here. These plants, for the most part, are very tiny and slow growing with hidden stems covered with thickened, hardened, stacked leaves. Crassulas prefer very porous soil, and it is preferable to drench them well and allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. They enjoy cool summer conditions, good light, and good air circulation. High heat in the summer, when they are dormant, will often cause lower leaves to drop. Crassula need winter warmth and will sit and sulk if kept damp and cold. The very succulent types must be watered quite sparingly as they store water in their highly succulent leaves and will rot if over-watered. A very little amount of diluted fertilizer mixed with water infrequently (once a month or less frequently) suits them.

Photo is a sample of a crassula collection. Plants are Subject to availability

Crassula arborescens is a very different "Jade Plant" with large rounded silvery blue leaves with red margins. Grows to 10' in time and can be trained as a beautiful succulent bonsai. Pinkish white star-shaped flowers. The jade plant is a popular subject for bonsai training due to the inherent gnarly character of the thickened trunk and the ease with which it can be pruned and trained. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire', native to Africa, forms branching stems with light green leaves that morph through shades of yellow and orange, progressing to a bright red at the tips. The overall effect makes the plant look back lit as if it were a pile of glowing embers in a slow burning campfire. Leaves color up best in bright light, drought or cold temperature. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula caput minima, native to Africa, forms mats "pagoda" shaped "stacks" of small triangular emerald green leaves arranged in opposing ranks. Leaves turn reddish-purplish in bright light. Clusters of tiny white flowers. Crassulas require very porous soil with excellent drainage. In habitat, Crassulas usually grow in rocky quartz fields. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula congesta is a native of South Africa. It is a shrub. Dense floral masses of whtie star shaped flowers in winter months. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun. Protect from frost. Hardy to 36 degrees f. Can grow to 4' tall . Water throughly when soil is dry.

Crassula dubia have striking blue grey paddle shaped leaves in tight clumps.  They form dense foliage.   Crassula dubia are great for containers, rockeries and low water gardens. Their foliage is sun and drought tolerant.  They have small white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters summertime.  They like part shade to full sun.  Like most succulents use well drained and need to be kept inside during winter  frost.

Crassula falcata bloom in summer. They have big red flowers that are just brilliant in color, texture and size. They are easy to grow and bloom well each summer with fertilizer and sunshine. Crassula falcata, native to South Africa, forms stems with silvery gray leaves arranged in opposing ranks. Leaves are fleshy and lanceolate (sword-shaped), and arranged in a loose "pagoda" formation. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula argentea, native to South Africa, is an arborescent shrub to 6' in height or more. Forms branching, thick elephantine trunk topped with a canopy of shiny green ovate leaves. Dense floral masses of white star-shaped flowers in winter months. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula lactea, native to Africa, forms clusters of stems with broad, flat triangular emerald green leaves. Becomes semi-prostrate with time, and can be used as a hanging basket. White star-shaped flowers in clusters in June and July. Crassulas require very porous soil with excellent drainage. In habitat, Crassulas usually grow in rocky quartz fields. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula rupestris var. marnieriana x C. perforata 'Baby Necklace' is a fun, attention getting plant that can be grown as a hanging basket subject or as a ground cover. This is a hybrid developed by Myron Kimnach, long time horticulturist and past editor of the Journal of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America, and also formerly of the Huntington Botanical Gardens. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula 'Moonglow' is considered a hybrid between Crassula deceptor v. arta and Crassula falcata. Forms very fleshy gray leaves in opposing ranks on an upright column. Leaves are densely covered with short "hairs" or "fuzz". Tiny apricot flowers in masses during winter and spring months. Great for windowsill culture or in rock gardens. Crassulas require very porous soil with excellent drainage. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula lycopodioides, native to Africa, forms spreading clusters of slender stems with densely stacked tiny leaves. Leaves are pointed, light green in color and arranged along the stems like scales. Known as the "Watch Chain". In habitat, Crassulas usually grow in rocky quartz fields.. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Click photo for complete information.

We also have 5 gallon plants that are available for local pickup. The prices vary from $50 to $100 depending on the size. Crassula argentea cv. 'Gollum' is considered to be a monstrose form of the popular jade plant (Crassula argentea). The leaves, unlike the flattened leaves of regular Jade, form odd tubular, lime green "fingers". Click on photo for complete information.

Crassula obliqua, native to South Africa, is an arborescent shrub to 6' or more in height. This is cultivar 'Tricolor', which can have various leaf colors on the same plant. Some leaves are pale ivory with green striations or green midstripes. Others are completely ivory, or have splashes of ivory. New leaves are frosty yellow, becoming ivory with age. Leaves are margined with pink in cold weather or bright light. Please click photo for complete information.

Pachyphytum bracteosum, native to Mexico, forms stems with very succulent, pruinose bluish-gray leaves shaped somewhat like faceted "jellybeans". Branching plant to 7" in height that clusters to forms broad mounds. Faceted leaves appear to have a tricornered "highlight" at the tip of each leaf because the tips have lighter striations. Reddish flowers on arching racemes during spring months. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula perforata variegata is a variant of the South African Crassula perforata with clustering trailing stems with triangular leaves in opposing pairs. Leaves are pale yellow with frosty green midstripes and red margins. Very attractive accent to other colors. Makes beautiful hanging basket. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula platyphylla is native to Cape Province, South Africa, this spreading clumping succulent has 1" long, oval green leaves with red margins, intensifying in sun or cold. This species grows well in either full sun, or part shade, and takes regular water during the growing season, but will survive drought. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula pubescens like light shade to full sun and they generally need full sun part of the day to bloom.  They come from South Africa (Noorsveld, Karoo).  They are opportunistic growers which means:  A plant that will tend to grow in each time of the year whenever it has enough water in fair weather and rest when temperatures are too hot or too cool and may have several or sometimes no growth cycles in a year.  Crassula pubescens  is as also known as Crassula fragilis.  They can be propagated by cuttings.

Crassula radicans, also known as Crassula pubescens ssp. radicans, native to South Africa, forms stems with small emerald green oval leaves that blush deep red in bright light or cold temperatures. Clusters of tiny white flowers. Becomes mat-forming in time. Can be used as a groundcover or rock garden accent. Please Click on photo for more information.

Crassula rupestris forms stems to 1/2" in diameter with frosty green leaves arranged in opposing pairs. Crassulas require very porous soil with excellent drainage. In habitat, Crassulas usually grow in rocky quartz fields. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula streyii, native to South Africa forms a subshrub of shiny deep forest green leaves patterned with lighter veining. The undersides of the leaves and stems are a shiny burgundy. Star-shaped satiny white flowers appear in late winter. Requires porous soil with excellent drainage. Grows in rocky quartz beds in native habitat. Water thoroughly when soil is dry. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula tetragona, native to South Africa, forms branching shrubs to 4' in height. Slender, rounded emerald green leaves are arranged symmetrically along woody stems. Sprays of white flowers during late spring. Porous soil with adequate drainage. In habitat, usually grow in rocky quartz fields. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Click photo for complete information.

Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is a charming miniature plant with tiny triangular leaves in opposing ranks on stems. The tiny mint green leaves have colorful reddish edges especially in bright light. It is topped by clusters of tiny white flowers in spring. Click photo for complete information

Cremnosedum 'Little Gem', hybrid of Sedum and Cremnophlia, forms mats of tiny rosettes of concentric fleshy pointed leaves. Rosettes are shiny olive green, blushing coppery in strong light. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

Dudleya brittonii, native to Mexico and Baja California, forms large stemless rosettes of glaucous silvery white leaves. Leaves are to 12" in length, lanceolate, and covered with white farinose powder. Flowers are greenish-yellow, appearing in late winter and spring. Bright light or full sun. In habitat, most Dudleyas and Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings, at higher altitudes. Click photo for more infomation.

Dudleya candida is an exceptional Dudleya with very white leaves, even whiter than Dudleya brittonii, which is renown for its beautiful powdery white leaves. Candida is Latin for white. Native to Coronado Island and the coast of California. CLICK photo for more information.

Dudleya pulverulenta is an exceptional Dudleya with very white leaves, even whiter than Dudleya brittonii, which is renown for its beautiful powdery white leaves. Candida is Latin for white. Native to Coronado Island and the coast of California. Divides dichotomously to form clusters of rosettes with pointed, thick lanceolate leaves to 3" in length that are covered with silvery white farinose powder.

Jovibarba heuffelii originated in eastern Europe. They form rosettes up to 3" in diameter with rigid leaves. Jovivbarbas divide dichotomously (dividing into two portions). They don't offset. They are hybrids with rich burgundy color and contrasting pale yellow green leaf margins. Flowers are pale yellow. Considered tolerant to Zone 5. Click photo for complete information.