Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda'
Red Pagoda Crassula, Crassula corymbulosa 'Red Pagoda'
Eye-catching, Crassula capitella 'Red Pagoda' is a branching succulent with densely stacked, fleshy, triangular chartreuse leaves adorned with bright crimson tips. Their color is brightest in winter in response to long cool nights and bright sunlight. Low-growing, this plant forms a colorful mat and can be used as a small scale groundcover. It is extremely useful in containers, or hanging baskets. Clusters of small, starry, flowers appear in summer. This crassula spreads by runners and will form small colonies.
- Grows up to 6 in. tall (15 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
- Thrives in well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. Best leaf coloration is obtained in sun although some shade protection from midday heat in hot climate areas would be welcomed. Irrigate only occasionally to regularly. This succulent is drought tolerant.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets or as groundcover.
- Deer resistant
- Propagate by division, offsets or leaf cuttings.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to South Africa
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Crassula |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" (15cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Crassula |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" (15cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |