Emm's Plant House

Crassula Minor 5.5cm H10cm

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Pot Size 5.5cm H10cm

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Crassula minor is a compact South African succulent with neat, stacked leaves that flush with colour in strong light. It forms tidy clumps and thrives on bright sun, sharp drainage, and sparse watering—perfect for sunny shelves and rock-garden style bowls.

Full Botanical Name: Crassula minor
Common Names: Dwarf Crassula (trade), Mini Crassula
Country and/or Region of Origin: Southern Africa
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Rocky, arid slopes with intense sun and episodic rainfall in mineral soils

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Bright light to full sun indoors for compact growth and colour

Ideal Room: South- or west-facing windowsill, sunroom, or greenhouse

Feeding: Low-dose cactus/succulent feed every 6–8 weeks in spring–summer

Humidity: Low; keep good airflow

Ideal Temperature: 15–30°C; keep above 10°C in winter

Watering: Soak thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely; very sparing in winter

Pet/Child Safe: Mildly toxic (genus level) — some Crassula species can cause GI upset, drooling, or lethargy if chewed by pets; avoid ingestion and contact with sap

Soil Type: Very free-draining mineral mix (grit/pumice/perlite with a little compost)

Propagation: Leaf or stem cuttings after callousing; division of clumps

Eventual Height and Spread: 8–15 cm tall; 10–20 cm wide

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, faster in high light

Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs; isolate and treat with isopropyl swabs or horticultural oil

Repotting: Every 2–3 years into fresh, gritty mix

Pruning: Pinch leggy tips to maintain form

Air Purification: Minor

Folklore: Crassulas are often grown as “good fortune” succulents

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