Crassula rubricaulis 'Candy Cane'
A miniature Crassula with tight, upright stems and variegated foliage. 'Candy Cane' forms neat clumps to around 15 cm tall, with cream and green leaves edged with red. It is slow-growing, compact, and easily pruned to shape, making it ideal for pots or rockeries.
Care
- Light: Best in partial shade, tolerates full sun. Indoors requires a bright position to maintain colour.
- Water: Moderate watering year-round. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Most active in spring.
- Temperature: Prefers mild to warm conditions; protect from heavy frost.
- Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
- Feeding: Apply light fertiliser monthly in growth. Lower doses enhance colour and keep plants compact.
- Repotting: Can be left to fill its pot or repotted at almost any time of year into fresh, well-draining mix.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Up to 15 cm tall
- Leaf colour: Cream and green variegation, red margins
- Habit: Compact, upright, slow clumping
- Growth season: Strongest in spring
- Use: Pots, borders, rockeries, collectors’ gardens
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Crassula rubricaulis 'Candy Cane'
A miniature Crassula with tight, upright stems and variegated foliage. 'Candy Cane' forms neat clumps to around 15 cm tall, with cream and green leaves edged with red. It is slow-growing, compact, and easily pruned to shape, making it ideal for pots or rockeries.
Care
- Light: Best in partial shade, tolerates full sun. Indoors requires a bright position to maintain colour.
- Water: Moderate watering year-round. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Most active in spring.
- Temperature: Prefers mild to warm conditions; protect from heavy frost.
- Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
- Feeding: Apply light fertiliser monthly in growth. Lower doses enhance colour and keep plants compact.
- Repotting: Can be left to fill its pot or repotted at almost any time of year into fresh, well-draining mix.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Up to 15 cm tall
- Leaf colour: Cream and green variegation, red margins
- Habit: Compact, upright, slow clumping
- Growth season: Strongest in spring
- Use: Pots, borders, rockeries, collectors’ gardens
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Description
A miniature Crassula with tight, upright stems and variegated foliage. 'Candy Cane' forms neat clumps to around 15 cm tall, with cream and green leaves edged with red. It is slow-growing, compact, and easily pruned to shape, making it ideal for pots or rockeries.
Care
- Light: Best in partial shade, tolerates full sun. Indoors requires a bright position to maintain colour.
- Water: Moderate watering year-round. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Most active in spring.
- Temperature: Prefers mild to warm conditions; protect from heavy frost.
- Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
- Feeding: Apply light fertiliser monthly in growth. Lower doses enhance colour and keep plants compact.
- Repotting: Can be left to fill its pot or repotted at almost any time of year into fresh, well-draining mix.
Key Characteristics
- Size: Up to 15 cm tall
- Leaf colour: Cream and green variegation, red margins
- Habit: Compact, upright, slow clumping
- Growth season: Strongest in spring
- Use: Pots, borders, rockeries, collectors’ gardens
