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Crassula multicava Purple Dragon

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Crassula multicava Purple Dragon Succulent,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Succulents & Cacti Rounded

Description:

Attractive small succulent with large, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with reddish-pink edges and undersides. Very tough, often used as an indoor plant, in courtyards and containers. Clusters of pink star-like flowers appear at the end of the foliage during Spring. Grows approx. 60cm tall x 60cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Crassulaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Pink

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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