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Crassula perforata cv Variegata
LOCATION: and origin unknown. The normal
non - variegated plant is found in South Africa (Cape Province and other
areas). The leaves are 9-13 mm across x 14-22 mm long, in pairs fused
around the stem. The flowers are very small and yellow on thin reddish
stems. My plant is a sprawling sub - shrub, each stem of which is terminated
by the inflorescence. The green leaves have cream, yellow and pink colouration
which is very attractive in the growing season. The plants are fast
growing and easily get leggy. The second
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image shows a reverted to normal
stem with green leaves with red spots which are equally appealing.
CULTIVATION: very easy in good light. Normal C & S compost is OK,
requiring normal watering with some in the winter to prevent the thin
leaves from shrivelling. Best grown in a minimum temperature of 4º C.
PROPAGATION: Easy from cuttings in Spring and Summer. I tidy the plants
up in the Spring and put in a few cuttings to produce spare plants.
To make a neat pot full, plant up thickly with cuttings trimming off
any flower stems.
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