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  Plants Belonging to the Genus 'Crassula'
Crassula punctata synonym of Crassula multicava (Fairy Crassula)
Crassula quadrifida synonym of Crassula multicava (Fairy Crassula)
Crassula teres synonym of Crassula barklyi (Rattlesnake Tail, Wurmplakkie)
www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Crassulaceae/Crassula.html   (175 words)

  
 Crassula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crassula is a large genus containing many species, including the popular Jade Plant, Crassula ovata.
They are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties are almost exclusively from the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Crassulas are propagated by stem or leaf cuttings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crassula   (101 words)

  
 Crassula ovata
Crassula ovata is a prominent element of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal valley thicket vegetation, together with a variety of aloes, euphorbias, Portulacaria afra and other succulents.
In Crassula the stomata are closed during the day but open at night when the CO 2 taken in is stored in the form of organic crassulacean acids.
Crassula ovata is a wonderful sculptural plant for pots, tubs, rockeries, retaining walls and gravel gardens and is the ideal plant for a water-wise garden.
www.plantzafrica.com /plantcd/crassovat.htm   (1163 words)

  
 Crassula coccinea
With its long proboscis or tongue, the mountain pride butterfly is able to reach for nectar in the narrow flowers of Crassula coccinea and other species with large red flowers such as the cluster disa Disa ferruginea, the Guernsey lily Nerine sarniensis and the iris Tritoniopsis triticea.
Crassula coccinea occurs naturally in the Western Cape where it grows on the quartzitic sandstone mountains on bare rocks or shrubby slopes usually at altitudes of 800 metre and higher.
Crassula coccinea are easy to grow and flower in the garden where they look good in a rockery, pots or planted in a bed.
www.plantzafrica.com /plantcd/crassulacoccinea.htm   (434 words)

  
 Plant Catalog: Crassulaceae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Crassula 'Dimples' A Tarrington Exotics mutation of the white form of C. 'Morgan's Beauty'.
Crassula streyi Underside of leaves is a stunning claret color.
Crassula tecta (flat leaf) A rust resistant clone with sharp edged flatter leaves.
www.tarrex.com.au /crassulaceae.html   (357 words)

  
 The Cactus Collection - Crassula
Crassula are made up of basically two groups.
Crassulas prefer very porous soil, and it is preferable to drench them well and allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings.
Crassula need winter warmth and will sit and sulk if kept damp and cold.
www.cactuscollection.com /info/succulents/crassula.html   (159 words)

  
 Growing Crassula ovata
I've noticed recently that BandQ were selling Crassula "Money plants" (this was on the large sign by the plants), looking at them it was obvious that there were at least four different plants on offer but on all of the pots the label said Crassula portul.
The plant to the left is a small Crassula ovata 'Hummel's Sunset' - as this picture was taken in February the leaves have not developed their yellow/red stripes that come from full sunlight.
Most of the questions people ask concern watering; as it is not always possible to identify where people live when they write their questions the simple answer is if it is warm and the soil is dry then water, but if it is very hot or cold then don't.
www.bcss-liverpool.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Growing_Crassula_ovata.htm   (2558 words)

  
 Plant of the Month   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Fairy Crassula is also known as Pitted Crassula (from its leaf surface), Mosquito Flower (someone fancied its flowers recalled mosquitoes), London Pride (some Australians were reminded of the English Saxifrage so-called), and a coined, stupid USDA name is Cape Province Pygmyweed (it is neither limited to Cape Province nor a pigmy).
Crassula leaves are always borne in opposite pairs.
The name Crassula is Latin diminutive of crassus, thick, in reference to the plump leaves of many members of the genus.
www.arthurleej.com /p-o-m-June03.html   (657 words)

  
 Crassula argentea - Jade Plant - Crassulaceae
Crassula argentea originally comes from South Africa, where it grows into a small tree of about 10 feet.
Propagation: Crassula argentea are propagated by leaf and stem cuttings.
Crassula argentea was featured as Plant of the Week January 7-13, 2000.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week060.shtml   (287 words)

  
 Crassula portulaceae 'Hobbit' - Baby Jade - Crassulaceae
Crassula portulaceae 'Hobbit' or Baby Jade is a very compact hybrid form of Crassula.
Propagation: Crassula portulaceae 'Hobbit' is propagated by leaf and stem cuttings.
Crassula portulaceae 'Hobbit' was featured as Plant of the Week February 4-10, 2005.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week294.shtml   (319 words)

  
 Crassula helmsii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The EPPO Panel on Invasive Alien Species made a first categorization of aquatic invasive plants and considered that Crassula helmsii should be added to the EPPO Alert List.
Crassula helmsii (Kirk) Cockayne, Australian Swamp Stonecrop by Dr Jon Huckle, 19th February 2002.
Crassula helmsii: an unwelcome invader by Jason Leach and Hugh Dawson.
www.eppo.org /QUARANTINE/Alert_List/invasive_plants/Crassula_helmsii.htm   (606 words)

  
 The Succulent Plant Page: cultivation of jade plants
All are varieties of Crassula ovata which is synonymous with the older names Crassula argentea, Crassula portulaca and Crassula obliqua so may be sold under any of these names.
In order to grow these Crassulas really well, one should remember their natural habitat on dry hillsides under the blazing South African sun.
Crassulas can be treated with most systemic insecticides, but do not use Malathion or other pyrethrin-based sprays.
www.succulent-plant.com /moneyplant.html   (1234 words)

  
 Plant Profile for Crassula (pygmyweed)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Crassula L. See county distributions for the following states by clicking on them below or on the map.
Crassula L. View 17 genera in Crassulaceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Crassula L. View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 24098.
plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=CRASS   (198 words)

  
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Genus of about 150 species of annual and perennial succulents and evergreen, succulent shrubs and subshrubs, ranging from dwarf to tall, tree-like plants, and found in dry to moist, high to low areas in Africa, Madagascar, and Asia.
There are no typical foliage or growth characteristics to help you identify a plant is a Crassula.
One of the most popular is Crassula argentea with its tree-like trunk growing 3 ft or more.
www.gflora.com /index.php?cmd=genus_body&genus_id=94   (277 words)

  
 How often does my Jade (Crassula ovata) need water? - Cacti & Succulents
The common Jade plant, Crassula ovata, is one member of a large family of plants, the Crassulaceae.
Crassulas are generally succulents, and will usually grow a new plant from a single leaf.
Propagating many of the Crassulas involves detatching a healthy leaf and placing it on suitable soil.
faq.gardenweb.com /faq/lists/cacti/2002020340003484.html   (496 words)

  
 Crassula Species Cultivation & Propagation  Tips, Images, Information and Maps. :: Succulent Plant Site
Crassula Species Cultivation and Propagation Tips, Images, Information and Maps.
The plants are herbaceous or shrubby, they have succulent leaves that come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Plants are found from southern Africa to tropical Africa.
www.succulents.co.za /crassula/crassula.shtml   (96 words)

  
 Crassula: A Growers' Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The only other major work on the genus Crassula for collectors was a small 78pp booklet written by Vera Higgins and published in 1964 by Blanford.
This new book represents a major review of cultivated Crassulas and is dedicated to Mrs Higgins.
The main contents include history and classification of the many types of crassulas, distribution, habitat forms and features, propagation, seed raising, names and naming identification, and complete key to the species, with descriptions of almost 90 cultivated species, including illustrations.
www.cactus-mall.com /bookshop/crassula.html   (207 words)

  
 Jade Plant
Jade Tree (Crassula ovata): This is the most commonly grown jade plant.
Copper Jade Tree (Crassula ovata ‘Bronze Beauty’): This type of jade plant has small coppery green leaves on extremely slow-growing stems.
Golden Jade Tree (Crassula ovata ‘Sunset’): In bright light,the leaves are edged in gold.
hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1507.htm   (754 words)

  
 Growing Guide for Jade Plants, Crassula argentea
The Jade Plant (Crassula argentea) originated in south Africa, but has been cultivated as a house plant in Europe and America for over a hundred years.
Jades, and all other Crassulas are succulent plants, in that they have the ability to store water in its leaves, stems, and roots.
Jade plants are best grown in very bright sunlight with low humidity, however if the plant is accustomed to dimmer light, you must move it into the sun in stages.
thegardenhelper.com /crassulaargentea.htm   (327 words)

  
 Cacti.Com - Succulents, exotic plants, cacti, cactus, agave, aloe, crassula,and euphorbia.
For more mature specimen, see Crassula arborescens 5gal.
For a mature specimen, see Crassula Hobbit fielded.
Unlike many Dudleyas, this great California native is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions, including salt spray.
www.cacti.com /serragardens/html/stonecropstock.html   (430 words)

  
 Crassula ovata
Name - Pronounced KRASS-you-la. Crassula argentea is one of the most popular species and is better known as money plant or silver jade plant.
Description - Because there are about 300 different species of Crassula, there are no typcial foliage or growth characteristics to help identify one.
It can also be placed in a sunny (but not direct) position as it has a waxy coating on its leaves that protects it from strong light.
www.flowers.org.uk /plants/plantfacts/crassula.htm   (169 words)

  
 Crassula
Do not confuse this plant with either Crassula Gollum or Crassula Portulacea (the "Jade" plant).
This is a cross between Crassula Deceptor v.
It produces pairs of grey-green leaves in the shape of canoes which stack off a central stem and produce a square pillar.
danielscactus.hypermart.net /crassula.html   (520 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Crassula connata (Ruiz & Pavòn) Berger - Sand pygmyweed.
Crassula sieberiana (J.A. Schultes) Druce - Siberian pygmyweed.
Synonymy: Crassula muscosa (L.) Roth, Tillaea muscosa L. Crassula viridis (S. Wats.) Bywater & Wickens - Prickly-seed pygmyweed.
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/ruled_html_query?colldir=kartesz/mgdata&collname=bonap98&query=Crassula   (340 words)

  
 bonsai crassula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Bonsai Crassula (Crassula sarcocaulis): see it and grow it...
Crassula sarcocaulis This Crassula makes a superb bonsai subject growing quite happily in a variety of containers and is easily raised to this size...
Crassula sarcocaulis (Bonsai Crassula) Crassula sarmentosa Crassula schmidtii Crassula socialis Crassula streyi Crassula...
www.amazingbonsaitreeguide.com /15/bonsai-crassula.html   (143 words)

  
 Succulent Plant List BC
60262 CRASSULA MULTICAVA CRA HP TGH $ 2.00 Pairs of wide flat oval hazy green lvs peppered and dimpled in purple-red on thick stems; mid-winter masses of starry pinkish-white blossoms sometimes in such numbers to often topple these pinkish stems, thus the "Fairy Crassula" in European trade.
60270 CRASSULA OVATA SUNSET [HORT] CRA HP CGH $7.75 "Golden Jade Tree" In bright saturated light and cool (not chill, please) temperatures the lvs are richly edged in golden ochre--warm temperatures and high nitrogen fertilizer will prevent this edging contrast.
60291 CRASSULA TETRAGONA CRA HP TGH $4.25 "Chinese Pine" Stiff woody slim stems studded with spindle shaped needle leaves in four rigid ranks; white flowered native of the Eastern Cape is most effective grown in groups displayed in a small bonsai pot.
www.glasshouseworks.com /succ-bc.html   (1569 words)

  
 Crassula Cultivation :: Succulent Plant Site
Growing Crassulas can be rewarding as it is not a difficult genus to grow.
For the sake of my sanity and time I will stick to the ornamental species from Southern Africa and Jade plants.
A clay or plastic pot will suffice, if you have a rockery put it into the rockery as it makes a nice addition to any feature.
www.succulents.co.za /crassula/crassula_cultivation.shtml   (198 words)

  
 crassula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Adventive distribution: Crassula helmsi is introduced into the United Kingdom.
Natural habitat: Shallow or clear water of streams, rivers and lakes, particularly in temperate climates.
Additional comments: Crassula is a very large genus of 300 species worldwide, with only four species being obligate aquatics.
www.lucidcentral.com /keys/appw/nonkey/html/crassula.html   (120 words)

  
 Plant Profile for Crassula connata (sand pygmyweed)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
View all Crassula thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
View 17 genera in Crassulaceae, 14 species in Crassula or click below on a thumbnail map or name for variety profiles.
Crassula connata (Ruiz & Pavón) Berger – sand pygmyweed
plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=CRCO34   (258 words)

  
 Succulents: Crassula Ovata, Lycopiodies, ovata convoluta gollum, Senecio rowleyanus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
I noticed last week (mid January '03) that 2 of my rather well established rootings were not doing too well.
      Since a co-worker winters her specimen in the office kitchen, this was the first crassula I tried to propagate.
Have to see if I have as much success propagating this crassula as I have the ovata.
www.kimlys.com /plants/succulents.html   (356 words)

  
 botany/crassula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
It has chubby, silvery-green leaves and produces a short-stemmed cluster of small, pink flowers.
POTTING: Crassulas can be grown outdoors in regions where the temperature doesn't drop below 41º and 50º F, depending upon the variety; otherwise, some varieties can be grown in the greenhouse or home.
The best compost to use for these plants is two parts loam and one part of equal amounts of sand and broken brick.
www.botanyworld.com /crassula.html   (733 words)

  
 Crassula Pagoda - Cactus, Cacti Succulents Photo
The Crassula Pagoda is a most striking plant.
Very easy to care for an very striking, with its upright, rose shaped leaves.
The photo above is of a Crassula Pagoda.
www.spinesandleaves.com /zplantb/zcrapag.html   (55 words)

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