Crassula cordata
Also known as: Heart-leaved crassula
Heart-shaped stacked leaves on a trailing stem — a rarer crassula for collectors. It comes from South Africa, stays around Trails 20–30 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Crassula
- Origin: South Africa
- Mature size: Trails 20–30 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Crassula
- Origin
- South Africa
- Mature size
- Trails 20–30 cm
- Growth habit
- Heart-shaped stacked leaves on trailing stems
- Leaf colour
- Grey-green heart leaves with red edges
- Flower colour
- Cream-yellow
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Heart-leaved crassula
About the Crassula cordata
Heart-shaped stacked leaves on a trailing stem — a rarer crassula for collectors.
Care and cultivation
Sunny spot, gritty mix, water when bone dry. Prune tips to encourage branching; cuttings root within days. Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun. Water: Every 2 weeks in growth; less in winter. Soil: Standard succulent mix.
Description
Crassula cordata is a Crassula succulent from South Africa. Heart-shaped stacked leaves on a trailing stem — a rarer crassula for collectors.
Identification
Key identification features: Grey-green heart leaves with red edges leaves in a Heart-shaped stacked leaves on trailing stems form, reaching Trails 20–30 cm. Also known as Heart-leaved crassula.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Crassula cordata?
Every 2 weeks in growth; less in winter. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Crassula cordata toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Crassula cordata, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.