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Crassula arborescens subsp. undulatifolia 'Blue Bird'

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crassula (KRASS-oo-la) (Info)
Species: arborescens subsp. undulatifolia
Cultivar: Blue Bird
Additional cultivar information: (aka Blauwe Vogel, Dutch name for this selected clone)

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Succulent

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
By simple layering
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral palmbob On Aug 29, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

less attractive than the 'regular' silver dollar form, this form has thinner, more lanceolote/tongue-shaped leaves.

Regional...

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

Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
San Jose, California
San Marino, California



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