Water
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot.
In winter, reduce watering significantly, providing just enough to prevent the plant from shriveling.
Also known as Fairy Crassula · Fairy Stonecrop · Flat Ear
Crassula multicava, the Cape Province Pygmyweed, is a low-growing succulent native to South Africa, featuring fleshy leaves and delicate white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Sparingly during growing season
25% intensity
Use a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot.
In winter, reduce watering significantly, providing just enough to prevent the plant from shriveling.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or leggy growth. Pinching back the tips can encourage bushier growth. Pruning is best done in spring or early summer after flowering. Remove any spent flower stalks.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water lightly and place in bright, indirect light.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Repot in spring or early summer before the active growing season.
Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cape Province Pygmyweed (Crassula multicava)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula multicava |
Similar in genus Crassula
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