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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Columnar, Compact |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Desert / Arid |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
| CITES Protection | False |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It forms a cluster of erect stems that typically grow up to 15 cm tall but sometimes up to 20 cm tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Triangular, fleshy leaves are densely and compactly arranged around the stem in pairs with adjacent pairs rotated 90 degrees from one another. Light green leaves have dark purple edges and small spots. |
| Stems | Stems mainly erect but some may lean horizontally before becoming vertical at the tips. |
| Flowers | Small, white, star-shaped flowers are composed of 5 triangular petals. |
| Associated Fauna | It is prone to attack by mealy bugs and snails. |
| Taxonomy | This cultivar was produced by crossing Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana with Crassula rupestris subsp. rupestris. |
| Cultivation | Plant in well-drained, loose media containing some organic matter. Thoroughly saturate the media with water, drain excess water and do not re-water until the media is completely dry. Leaves develop red edges when the plant is under stress. It is considered easy-to-grow and best grown outdoors with protection from hot afternoon sun. To propagate, pull entire leaves or offsets, allow the cut end to form a callous over a few days and plant in well-drained soil. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Light Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Deltoid) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
| Typical Foliar Area | Nanophyll ( 0.25cm2 - 2.25 cm2 ) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
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Others
| Master ID | 34075 |
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| Species ID | 8488 |
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