Calico Kitten Crassula

Calico Kitten Crassula Crassula marginalis rubra variegata

What is the plant

The heart-shaped leaves of this succulent come in either a green or variegated variety. It adds great “spiller” to succulent container baskets or wedding bouquets. When happily stressed, the green, cream and pink leaves turn a deeper pink.

Succulent plants have become so popular because they offer low maintenance and diverse shapes and textures, both in the garden and indoors. Crassula is a diverse and extensive genus of succulent plants, with about 350 species. The smaller Crassula are perfect container plants—low maintenance, evergreen and eye-catching. Crassula marginalis rubra variegata “Calico Kitten” is a great addition to any succulent garden. Its versatility makes it perfect in hanging baskets, rock gardens, wreaths, and wedding bouquets.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Water
“Calico Kitten” has typical watering needs for a succulent. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Sunlight
Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere).
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly. You can give your plants a little organic fertilizer in mid-spring, as they start actively growing.

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Soil
Crassula plants need very well draining soil, but they are not particular about soil pH. Sandy or even rocky soil is fine.
Temperature
Crassula marginalis rubra variegata “Calico Kitten” is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 20° F (-6.7° C), it’s best to plant this succulent in a container that can be brought indoors.
Container
Any type of container with drainage holes.
Popularity
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