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Crassula 'Tom Thumb'

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Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)

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Synonym

Crassula rupestris

Height

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Spacing

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

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Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From woody stem cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

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Water Requirements

Cactus and Succulents

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Pollination

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Rootstock Vigor

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canoga Park, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Fontana, California

Long Beach, California

Pleasant Hill, California

San Marino, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

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DougC

Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2005 | positive

C. rupestris 'Tom Thumb' syn. 'Klein Duimpje' ssp. marnieriana x C. rupestris is compact miniature with thick densely packe...Read Mored green leaves with red dotted margins.

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

Attractive Pagoda-like branching Crassula (like a mini branching 'Necklace' or perforata variety). Can't tolerate full blazing hot sun b...Read More

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