dirty thumb succulents Buy Crassula Tom Thumb Australia

dirty thumb succulents Buy Crassula Tom Thumb AustraliaCrassula 'Tom Thumb' is a delightful miniature succulent that adds a charming touch to any indoor or outdoor garden. This compact plant is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Crassula rupestris subsp. rupestris and Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana. The tiny triangular leaves grow up to 5 mm in length and are arranged in opposing ranks on stems that reach up to 15 cm tall. When exposed to bright light, the mint green leaves develop reddish

Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is a delightful miniature succulent that adds a charming touch to any indoor or outdoor garden. This compact plant is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Crassula rupestris subsp. rupestris and Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana. The tiny triangular leaves grow up to 5 mm in length and are arranged in opposing ranks on stems that reach up to 15 cm tall. When exposed to bright light, the mint green leaves develop reddish edges that add a pop of color to the plant's overall appearance.

In winter, this succulent produces tiny star-shaped white flowers that are lightly fragrant. Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is an easy plant to care for, making it ideal for beginners. It prefers well-draining soil and should not be overwatered, as this can lead to root rot. Instead, allow the soil to dry out between waterings and avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.

This plant is adaptable to a range of conditions, growing best in full sun or bright, filtered light with ample airflow. It is winter-growing and dormant in summer. In terms of propagation, Crassula 'Tom Thumb' can be started from division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. It can also be grown from a single leaf, which will sprout into a new plant in a few weeks.

Overall, Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is a perfect addition to any succulent collection. It adds excellent texture and can be used as a filler or spiller in succulent arrangements. It can also be grown as a ground cover, potted plant, or in living succulent wreaths. This charming little plant is a must-have for any plant enthusiast looking to add some character to their garden or indoor space.

Crassula 'Tom Thumb' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.

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Please Note:

• All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
• Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
• Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
• Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.

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