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Crassula 'Garnet Lotus'

crassula 'Garnet Lotus'

A clump-forming, upright, evergreen succulent forming a rosette of thick, fleshy, frosted green to garnet red foliage which tapers to a point. Large clusters of red flowers may appear on stems above the foliage in the spring

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green Red Grey Silver
Summer Green Red Grey Silver
Autumn Green Red Grey Silver
Winter Green Red Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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

Accepted

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 by stem or leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and vine weevils

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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