About
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora is a compact succulent perennial characterized by its fleshy, pointed leaves arranged in a spiral pattern. During the autumn months, it produces flowering stems that can reach up to 30 cm in height, with small white flowers emerging from the leaf axils. Under hot, arid conditions, the leaves often take on a reddish hue.
About the genus
Crassula encompasses a variety of growth forms, including succulent annuals, perennials, and both evergreen shrubs and sub-shrubs. These plants feature thick, fleshy leaves and produce small flowers that are either star-shaped or funnel-shaped, arranged in terminal clusters.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
- Native to
- Namibia, South Africa
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. From spring to autumn, water moderately, avoiding wetting the leaves, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free