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Crassula Plant Care
Crassula peduncularis F.Meigen
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Crassula peduncularis is a unique succulent known for its thick, triangular leaves that grow in stacked clusters. Originating from South Africa, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its striking appearance and easy care requirements.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to full sun
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Crassula?
Water Crassula every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Crassula Native To?
What Is the Crassula?
Crassula (Crassula peduncularis) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Crassula genus. Crassula is native to southern South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Crassula displays a compact, branching succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Crassula produces small star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crassula?
Crassula peduncularis requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Crassula Need?
Crassula thrives in bright indirect to full sun. Avoid placing Crassula in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crassula Prefer?
Crassula peduncularis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Crassula prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crassula?
Well-draining succulent mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Crassula to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Crassula?
Feed Crassula every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Crassula?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Crassula?
Crassula can be propagated through leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to silver dollar plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Crassula Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crassula, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Crassula?
Crassula is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Crassula is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Crassula genus — compare its care with other Crassula species on PlantoScan.
Crassula is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Crassula thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Crassula Species
Other Crassula species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crassula peduncularis F.Meigen, family Crassulaceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17(3-4): 239. 1893 [29 Sep 1893]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crassula, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: John Barkla, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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