Crassula multicava
grandfather's watch chain
A succulent perennial, bushy or sprawling, with slightly rounded leaves marked with pitted, dark green spots. Sprays of small, star-shaped pinkish-white flowers are carried above the foliage in spring. Overall height 10-20cm
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Genus
Crassula can be succulent annuals, perennials, evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in a terminal cluster
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a houseplant, or in a heated greenhouse, in cactus compost, in full light. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate from seed in early spring, or from cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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