Crassula Streyi 130mm

Crassula streyi is a unique and lesser-known species in the Crassula family, appreciated for its ornamental foliage rather than its flowers. This South African native features elongated, spoon-shaped leaves with a rich green upper surface and striking burgundy-red undersides. The contrast gives it a dramatic appearance, especially when grown in soft light.

Key Characteristics:

• Botanical name: Crassula streyi

• Foliage: Broad, flat green leaves with deep red-purple undersides

• Growth habit: Upright to slightly sprawling, forming small clusters over time

• Size: Typically grows 20–30 cm tall

• Flowers: Small white to pale pink star-shaped flowers in loose clusters (late summer to autumn)

• Origin: Native to the shady forest margins of South Africa

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers bright, filtered light or partial shade. Direct sun can fade leaf colour or cause stress. Ideal for indoor spaces with indirect light.

• Watering: Water moderately during the growing season (spring to autumn). Let the soil dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.

• Soil: Requires a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Avoid soggy conditions.

• Temperature: Protect from frost. Prefers temperatures above 10°C.

• Feeding: Feed sparingly during active growth with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser.

• Maintenance: Easy to grow and propagate. Trim leggy growth to maintain a compact shape.

The first photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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