Also known as Rock Stonecrop · Sister's Bro · Stonecrop
Crassula orbicularis is a low-growing succulent with rounded, fleshy leaves that form dense rosettes. It produces small white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid prolonged direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Well-draining, gritty or sandy mix
50% intensity
Average Room
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter if kept dry.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season.
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
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot. In winter, reduce watering significantly, providing only enough to prevent the leaves from shriveling.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead or leggy stems. This can be done anytime during the growing season. Cuttings from pruning can be used for propagation. Pinching back the tips encourages a bushier growth habit.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Keep slightly moist until roots develop.
This method is highly successful and provides new plants quickly.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Spring is the ideal time for repotting to allow roots to establish.
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Where Crassula Orbicularis (Crassula orbicularis) 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 orbicularis |
Similar in genus Crassula
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