Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'
Also known as: Buddha's temple
A collector's oddity: square leaf pairs stack into a flawless pagoda column that can reach knee height. It belongs to the Crassula genus, comes from Garden hybrid (C. falcata × C. pyramidalis), stays around 15–30 cm column, and tolerates USDA 10–11; protect below 2 °C. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Crassula
- Origin: Garden hybrid (C. falcata × C. pyramidalis)
- Mature size: 15–30 cm column
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Crassula
- Origin
- Garden hybrid (C. falcata × C. pyramidalis)
- Mature size
- 15–30 cm column
- Growth habit
- Leaves stacked perfectly square into a temple-shaped column
- Leaf colour
- Silvery grey-green stacked square leaves
- Flower colour
- Red-orange flower clusters on top
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11; protect below 2 °C
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Buddha's temple
About the Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'
A collector's oddity: square leaf pairs stack into a flawless pagoda column that can reach knee height. Slow-growing; the column can flop under its own weight — stake it or let it lean artistically.
Care and cultivation
Crassulas are forgiving. Give them the sunniest spot you have, a gritty mix, and water only when the soil is bone dry. In winter cut watering back to a light sip every 3–4 weeks. Prune branch tips to force branching — the cuttings root in days and make new plants. Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun. Water: Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Use a Standard succulent mix; tolerates slightly richer soil.
Description
Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' is a Crassula succulent from Garden hybrid (C. falcata × C. pyramidalis). A collector's oddity: square leaf pairs stack into a flawless pagoda column that can reach knee height. Slow-growing; the column can flop under its own weight — stake it or let it lean artistically.
Identification
Look for: Silvery grey-green stacked square leaves leaves in a 15–30 cm column form. Also answers to Buddha's temple. The genus is Crassula, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Buddha's temple'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'?
Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' need?
Bright light with several hours of direct sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Crassula 'Buddha's Temple', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.