Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-652.15.__
Crassula sarcocaulis
English: Bonsai crassula.
Region: South Africa.
Habitat: mountain slopes in rocky terrain; most tolerant of cold temperatures; heat-tolerant; drought-tolerant; disease-free, but can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, vine weevils; prefers full sunshine, or partial; well-drained soil, only occasional watering.
Botany
Herb; small, 0 to 50 cm high and wide; shrubby; succulent.
Flowers: small; pink or white flowers; blooming in summer; smelling like honey or blackcurrant jelly.