Crassula sarcocaulis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Crassula |
| Species: | C. sarcocaulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Crassula sarcocaulis Eckl. & Zeyh.
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Crassula sarcocaulis is a small shrubby succulent plant known by the common name bonsai crassula,[1] due to its bonsai-like appearance. It is a perennial plant native to the eastern half of South Africa,[2][3] on mountain slopes in rocky terrain.[3]
Description[]
Bonsai crassula has small pink or white flowers that appear in summer.[4] The flowers are described as smelling like honey[5] or blackcurrant jelly.[2] The plant grows to about 30–50 cm (1-1.5 ft) high and wide.[2][3]
Cultivation[]
This hardy little plant is among the most tolerant of cold temperatures in its genus, down to around -12 °C (10 °F),[2] as well as being heat-tolerant[6] It is a recipient of the British Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit,[1] in part due to its hardiness in UK growing conditions.
It is drought-tolerant[6][3] and generally disease-free,[1][4] but can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, and vine weevils.[4] It can be grown indoors or outdoors, with full or partial sunshine, but full sunlight is preferred.[2] Like most succulents, it prefers well-drained soil and only occasional watering.[2]
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References[]
- ^ a b c "RHS Profile: Crassula sarcocaulis".
- ^ a b c d e f "Crassula sarcocaulis at San Marcos Growers".
- ^ a b c d "Crassula sarcocaulis at the South African National Biodiversity Institute".
- ^ a b c "Crassula sarcocaulis care at Shoot Gardening".
- ^ "Crassula sarcocaulis at Kernock Park Plants".
- ^ a b "Crassula sarcocaulis at Cacti.com".
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- Crassula
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