Crassula 'Green Pagoda'

Scientific Name

Crassula 'Green Pagoda'

Synonym(s)

Crassula 'Mäusetreppe'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula

Origin

Crassula 'Green Pagoda' is a hybrid, probably resulting from a cross between Crassula pyramidalis and Crassula rupestris.

Description

Crassula 'Green Pagoda' is a much-branched succulent with thick, fleshy triangular leaves densely packed on slender upright stems in opposite pairs, forming square-shaped columns. The branched stems can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. The leaves are green and usually have red margins.

The small flowers are white to pink and appear in beautiful terminal clusters in summer.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Crassulas are easy to grow but susceptible to mealybugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering can be fatal. So, err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your plant sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, ensure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.

These succulents are generally started by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. Crassulas can be easily propagated from a single leaf. Sprout leaves by placing them into a potting mix for succulents, then cover the dish until they sprout.

Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Crassula.

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