- Botanical name: Crassula x rupestris f. marnieriana 'Hottentot'
- Common name: Jade necklace vine
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, House plant, Evergreen
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Low maintenance plant
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.
How to grow Crassula 'Hottentot'
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Plant size
15cm height
25cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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