Hottentot

Hottentot Care

Crassula x rupestris f. marnieriana 'Hottentot'

What is the plant

The structure of Crassula marnieriana makes it a standout plant for a collection. The succulent is known by many names, among them Worm plant, Chinese jade, Jade necklace vine and Baby necklace. It is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.

The genus Crassula may exceed 200 species. Many of them are notable for their strange shapes and unusual stacked leaves. Crassula worm plants exemplify the fantastical structure of a living necklace, with stacked leaves placed perfectly one on top of the other. Words almost fail when trying to describe Crassula worm plants. Smaller specimens have erect, slender branches decorated with tiles of succulent leaves growing right on top of each other. Stems will rarely get longer than 8 inches, but the longer sections tend to droop and hang or even simply trail along the ground. Leaves are green with pink to rose edges, plump and tightly stacked on the stem much like beads on a string.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

max 8b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In summer, water the plant deeply every week and in winter water only once every 3 weeks.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, use a fertilizer formulated for succulents to promote health.
Sunlight
Crassulas prefer sunny locations but they can tend to burn if in scorching sun’s rays.

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Soil
The best soil is a well-drained mixture of sand or grit with peat and vermiculite or perlite.
Temperature
It is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 40° F (4.5° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors.
Container
Choose a pot that evaporates excess moisture.