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Crassula 'Tom Thumb'

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crassula (KRASS-oo-la) (Info)
Cultivar: Tom Thumb
Additional cultivar information: (aka Klein Duimpje)

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DougC On Sep 19, 2005, DougC from Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

C. rupestris 'Tom Thumb' syn. 'Klein Duimpje' ssp. marnieriana x C. rupestris is compact miniature with thick densely packed green leaves with red dotted margins.

Positive palmbob On Mar 7, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Attractive Pagoda-like branching Crassula (like a mini branching 'Necklace' or perforata variety). Can't tolerate full blazing hot sun but does well in full sun in most areas of southern California

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California
Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
Fontana, California
Pleasant Hill, California
San Marino, California
Valley Village, California



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