Crassula Species, Airplane Plant, Buddha's Temple, Propeller Plant, Red Crassula, Scarlet Paintbrush

Crassula perfoliata var. minor

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Synonym
Crassula falcata
Crassula perfoliata var. falcata
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Azusa, California

Brea, California

Brentwood, California

Canoga Park, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Clayton, California

El Cerrito, California

Encino, California

Fairfield, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Garden Grove, California

Hayward, California

Highgrove, California

Long Beach, California

Los Angeles, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Mission Viejo, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California(3 reports)

San Jose, California

San Marcos, California

Santa Barbara, California

Spring Valley, California

Wichita, Kansas

Cleveland, Ohio

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Houston, Texas

Portland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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San Diego, CA | December 2016 | positive

My spouse and I have this plant in our collection. It is in a pot, and has done quite well for us.

The plant has flowered ...Read More

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Garden Grove, CA | July 2015 | positive

These are drought-tolerant plants that seldom need watering. Perhaps one a week is enough, but watch the texture of the plant. If the ski...Read More

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(Zone 1) | February 2015 | positive

Good to hear of all the tips about this great plant. Thea gave me a good sized plant today which I have just planted in a pot, and given ...Read More

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El Cerrito, CA (Zone 10b) | September 2011 | positive

My Crassula-Falcata just bloomed magnificently! Tiny bright red flowers that soon opened to little yellow stamens inside. Beautiful! A...Read More

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Los Angeles, CA | August 2009 | positive

I just bought and added to my collection, a beauty in bloom. Unless I am mistaken, the bloom has a mild scent, which is unusual for a su...Read More

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Hayward, CA | January 2009 | positive

I like this plant for its great form,interesting look. But,I have found that it does not like a clay soil. Better in pots if clay is what you have.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2006 | neutral

Nice looking plant for the yard, but head what Norma says- dry dry dry... this is particularly true at flowering time... I watered mine a...Read More

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Valley Village, CA | December 2001 | neutral

Grey green leaves, about 8" long, going opposite directions, slanting down, like a propeller, must have strong full sun to flower in July...Read More

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