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Crassula grisea
Place ideally in full sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
When the plant is exposed to direct sunlight, the edges of the leaves turn reddish. Normally they turn a rather light green with a velvety pattern.
Crassula grisea, formerly known as Crassula ihlenfeldtii, is a succulent plant native to South Africa.
Crassula grisea is characterised by the light green colour of its leaves, which can vary depending on growing conditions. If the plant is exposed to direct sunlight or is in dry and cool conditions, the edges of the leaves will take on a reddish colour. The surface of the leaves can appear velvety, sometimes with subtle patterns, giving the plant an elegant and sophisticated appearance. The leaves are fleshy, opposite and flattened at the top with a rounded tip. The plant is easy to branch and produces numerous upright stems that grow up to 30 cm tall when in flower.
In the winter months it is decorated with flowers, which consist of a dense cluster of small white flowers. These are often decorated with a delicate pink tinge.
Crassula grisea is particularly impressive for its fine velvety leaf structure, beautiful flowers and slow growth. This can be encouraged by gentle fertilisation at your discretion. However, this is not necessary.