Crassula Species, Airplane Plant, Buddha's Temple, Propeller Plant, Red Crassula, Scarlet Paintbrush

My spouse and I have this plant in our collection. It is in a pot, and has done quite well for us.

The plant has flowered ...Read Morefor us a few times now. The red flowers are quite striking in contrast to the silvery succulent foliage.

These are drought-tolerant plants that seldom need watering. Perhaps one a week is enough, but watch the texture of the plant. If the ski...Read Moren of the plant looks slightly shriveled, it's time to give it water. I heard it will rot if overwatered, but I've given ours too much water and it's fine. Flower buds start to form in mid to late July, and they will open in August in Southern California. Growth habit is semi-upright and tends towards drooping.

Good to hear of all the tips about this great plant. Thea gave me a good sized plant today which I have just planted in a pot, and given ...Read Moreit a watering to get it off to a good start. So I will leave it to do its thing in the dry.

My Crassula-Falcata just bloomed magnificently! Tiny bright red flowers that soon opened to little yellow stamens inside. Beautiful! A...Read Morend then just a few days later the DEER came and ATE all the flowers!!! Next time it blooms I'll know to cover it with netting.