Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Crassulas are succulent sub-shrubs with small pink or white flowers. Native to South Africa and Mozambique, they are commonly grown as houseplants in cooler regions.

Crassula x rupestris f. marnieriana 'Hottentot' is a unusual, trailing variety of crassula, hence it’s common name, the jade necklace vine. It looks lovely in a hanging pot. Its leaves blush pink or red in the sun. It reaches a heigh of approx.15 cm.

Grow in pots indoors in bright, airy conditions, in cactus compost. Water sparingly and feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Reduce watering in autumn.

Crassula ‘Hottentot’ and wildlife

Crassula ‘Hottentot’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Crassula ‘Hottentot’ poisonous?

Crassula ‘Hottentot’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Crassula 'Hottentot'
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