rosary plant succulent Crassula rupestris “Rosary Vine”

rosary plant succulent Crassula rupestris “Rosary Vine”Crassula rupestris (rosary vine) grows into a small mound (under a foot tall). The leaves are thick, opposite, just barely 1 4 long, and arranged neatly along the stem, giving it a square look. The base of the plant's stems take on a stiffer feel and woody look with age. During summertime, the leaf margins turn red or yellow. The flowers are grouped in clusters, star shaped and white pale pink with pink centers. In habitat, crassulae usually grow in

Crassula rupestris (rosary vine) grows into a small mound (under a foot tall). The leaves are thick, opposite, just barely 1/4” long, and arranged neatly along the stem, giving it a square look. The base of the plant's stems take on a stiffer feel and woody look with age. During summertime, the leaf margins turn red or yellow. The flowers are grouped in clusters, star shaped and white/pale pink with pink centers. In habitat, crassulae usually grow in rocky quartz fields. Summer dormant. As a vertical/mound-y grower, it looks good in containers with low, spreading succulents, among other forms.

SURVIVE & THRIVE 

Recommended pairings: Crassula marginalis rubra ‘Calico Kitten’, Graptosedum ‘California Sunset’
Bloom time: Winter to spring
Size: 6 to 10 inches high
Plant in porous soil with adequate drainage
Bright, filtered light and ample airflow
Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry to the touch (with caution in the winter, as the plant can lose its roots if the soil stays cold and wet for extended periods
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a (20-25° F)