Crassula perforata

Crassula perforata is a drought tolerant, slow growing succulent, producing graphic rambling stems that require extra low maintenance.

The Crassula are known as pygmyweeds – they are a large group of succulents containing over 200 species.

They come in all shapes and sizes (Crassula tetragona and Crassula muscosa are my favorites) – evolving to adapt for drought tolerance in particularly sunny areas. The shapes are particularly graphic and when they reach maturity, they can create a Tim Burton’s garden kind of feeling.

GARDENING TIPS: Cut them back if they get too long or too leggy – they respond well to a trim!

The Tale:

“Crassula” means thick or fat in Latin, referring to the leaves that become plumpy the more water they are able to store.

This is a good indicator of the health of your crassula – if less plumpy, then she needs a dash of water!

South Africa