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Crassula 'Tom Thumb'

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Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
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Synonym
Crassula rupestris
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Fontana, California

Long Beach, California

Pleasant Hill, California

San Marino, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

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DougC
Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2005 | positive

C. rupestris 'Tom Thumb' syn. 'Klein Duimpje' ssp. marnieriana x C. rupestris is compact miniature with thick densely packe...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

Attractive Pagoda-like branching Crassula (like a mini branching 'Necklace' or perforata variety). Can't tolerate full blazing hot sun b...Read More

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