Water
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of death for Crassula expansa. In winter, reduce watering significantly as the plant enters dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Bubble Aiton · Fine Stonecrop · Fragile Crassula
Crassula expansa is a low-growing succulent native to South Africa, forming dense mats of small, fleshy leaves. It produces small white star-shaped 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 midday sun.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Sparse feeding during growing season
25% intensity
Use diluted succulent fertilizer once a month in spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of death for Crassula expansa. In winter, reduce watering significantly as the plant enters dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any leggy or dead stems. Pruning can be done anytime, but is best performed in spring or early summer. Cuttings from pruning can be used for propagation.
Easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly until roots form. This method is highly successful.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Repotting is best done in spring when the plant is actively growing.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Crassula Expansa (Crassula expansa)
Where Crassula Expansa (Crassula expansa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula expansa |
Similar in genus Crassula
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