Crassula Tom Thumb Perforata
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- Crassula Tom Thumb is a cute miniature succulent that grow trailing branches, making them a great addition for hanging planters. It has tiny densely packed triangular leaves that can develop red edges with enough sun exposure.
- It's not frost tolerant and needs protection in the winter to avoid scarring.
- In spring, it produces tiny white flowers as cute as the mother plant.
- All of the plants may be shipped bare root.
- Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade.
- Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Avoid letting water sit for too long in the soil to prevent rot and fungal diseases. Reduce watering in the winter.
- Well-Drained, Porous, Gritty. Optimal pH is around 6.0 (slightly acidic).
- Average summer temperatures from 65ºF/18ºC to 70ºF/21ºC are ideal. In winter, it can survive temperatures as low as 50ºF/10ºC.
- Feed once with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season.
- You can propagate Crassula Tom Thumb by division, offsets or leaf cuttings. The easiest way is to propagate from a single leaf: put the leaf in a succulent or cacti mix, then cover until it sprouts.
- Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
- USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
