Crassulaceae Family  

  Crassula brevifolia 

Origin:  South Africa, Cape Province.

  

Plant Description:  The plant is developed in a bushy form, with 60 cm or more of height. It has small very succulent, almost cylindrical leaves, with a speckled red border and a more or less speckled depending on the exhibition to the sun.

 

Flowers:  They are small and of pink / violet color. Very abundant from the inflorescence that emits the plant.

 

Growth:  Vigorous.

Culture:  Ph 6,5.  Abundant irrigations in period of heat. Full sun so that it acquires his characteristic colorations. It can support some cold although the frosts damage the plant.

Photos: By Paul Kalusche