Crassula Elegans 'Elegant Crassula'

Basic Info

Crassula Elegans is also commonly known as the ‘Elegant Crassula’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach around 8 cm (3.2″) tall. The plant is best known to be green to light green growing tightly and upwards. When the plant is correctly stressed you can expect it to change colour and turn slightly red. The plant produces yellow to white flowers from the end of summer to winter.

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula

Care and Propagation Information

Watering

Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Elegant Crassula healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.

General Care for Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’

This succulent type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy pink-orange flowers. It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot.

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Quick Facts:

Prefers full sun
Can be grown outdoor
Grows 8 cm (3.2) tall

Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
Does not handle cold well
Prefers Zone 10a-11b -1.1°C (30°F)

Best propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds
Flowers are white and yellow

Where to Plant

Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.

This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Elegant Crassula in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.

When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used (See our guide on how to pick the best plant pot).

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’

Elongate Crassula can be propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store. You can learn all about How To Repot Succulents in our guide.

Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ By Leaves

When propagating Elegant Crassula with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ From Cuttings

When propagating Elegant Crassula from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ By Beheadings

You can cut off the head of the succulent using clean scissors. Leave a few inches to the base to stay on the safe side. There should be enough stem on the cutting. Before replanting, wait for a few days so cutting and the base can dry. When the cutting is calloused, replant it. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ From Offsets

Elegant Crassula propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.

How to Propagate Crassula Elegans ‘Elegant Crassula’ Using Seeds

This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.