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Crassula volkensii
The plant prefers a sunny habitat but can tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate temperatures of -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
Crassula volkensii grows in the wild at altitudes of up to 3 000 m above sea level.
Crassula volkensii is native to East Africa, where it grows on shady rocks at altitudes up to 3 000 m above sea level. The species was named after the German botanist G.L.A. Volkens and was described as early as 1895.
It has small green leaves, sometimes with scattered dark spots on the underside. The leaves grow up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. Old leaves dry naturally. The plant has an overhanging or bushy habit and grows to a height of 15 cm.
The small white flowers appear mainly in winter, but with short breaks it can flower almost all year round. The flowers are borne on short peduncles near the growing tips of almost all shoots, which, due to the abundant branching, tend to be numerous. The flowers contrast sharply with the dark petals, creating an interesting spectacle. However, the plants acquire their most striking colour in autumn, when the leaves turn their autumnal hues.
Crassula volkensii is an undemanding succulent plant to grow. In addition, it grows relatively quickly and can be cut back to create interesting shapes. The delicate foliage attracts with its colouring and frequent flowering has already gained popularity with many a cactus grower or succulent collector.