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Basic Info
Crassula known as the ‘Tom Thumb’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 15 cm (6″) tall. The plants main feature are the green densely packed leaves with red edges. This plant is ideal for growers who want a plant that is easy to care for.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs a similar amount of water as other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ 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 Tom Thumb. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’
This succulent type is a rare one that blooms in the spring. This is one of my favourite succulents them all. It is a nice addition to any outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Should not be grown indoor
- Grows 15 cm (6″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets or leaves
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Known to be dormant during summer
Where to Plant
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ succulents need strong light. When planting this Tom Thumb 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 (30°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ can be propagated by offsets or seeds. Propagating by seeds would be difficult since this succulent is a difficult type to grow. This slow-growing succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, 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.
Offsets
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ propagates from the offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you should 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.
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.
Origin and Habitat
The Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ It is a hybrid between the Crassula rupetris Subsp rupestris and Crassula Rupestris subsp.
