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Basic Info
Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata also known as the ‘Calico Kitten’. Known for its beautiful shaped leaves where the succulent stands out with its green leaves. If you want to see its flowers wait until late spring. There are many things to love about this plant but I advise you to get a beautiful container for the plant.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering like other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Calico Kitten 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 Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’
This succulent is one of the more exciting ones to hang up around your house. Think about different containers it will make your life so much fun. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown both outdoor and indoor
- Grows 8 cm (or 3″) tall
- Grows up to 30,5 cm (or 12″ ) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- The plant lives in zone 9a -6.7°C (20°F)
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets, cuttings and leaves
- Known to be non-toxic to people and animals
- Is dormant during the summer
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Where to Plant
Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’ succulents need strong light. When planting this Calico Kitten 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 9a which is around -1.1 °C (or 20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’
Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’ can be propagated by offsets, cuttings, and leaves. The first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
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.
Leaves
When propagating this succulent 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.
Cuttings
When propagating it 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.
Offsets
Crassula Marginalis 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.
Origin and Habitat
Crassula Marginalis Rubra Variegata ‘Calico Kitten’ is known to be a variegated form of Crassula pellucida subsp marginalis
