Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 227 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625083
Common Names
- Granvikii Crassula
- Granvikii Jade Plant
- Granvikii Crassula Plant
Synonyms
- Tillaea repens Peter [unknown]
- Tillaea rivularis Peter [unknown]
- Tillaea granvikii (Mildbr.) V.V.Byalt [unknown]
- Bulliarda abyssinica A.Rich. [unknown]
- Crassula erubeacens Bullock [unknown]
- Crassula hedbergii Wickens & M.Bywater [unknown]
- Crassula rivularis (Peter) Hutch. & E.A.Bruce [unknown]
- Crassula vaillantii kilimandscharica Engl. [unknown]
- Crassula wrightiana Bullock [unknown]
- Crassula erubescens Bullock [unknown]
Description
Crassula granvikii (also called Granvik's Crassula, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, fleshy, grey-green leaves that form a dense, upright mound. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Crassula granvikii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crassula granvikii is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crassula granvikii is a low-maintenance succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly in the summer months.
Where to Find Crassula granvikii
Crassula granvikii is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the mountains of the country.
Crassula granvikii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Crassula granvikii?
Crassula granvikii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the ideal light for Crassula granvikii?
Crassula granvikii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal soil for Crassula granvikii?
Crassula granvikii prefers well-draining, sandy soil.
Species in the Crassula genus
Crassula ankaratrensis,
Crassula bevilanensis,
Crassula acinaciformis,
Crassula alata,
Crassula alba,
Crassula alcicornis,
Crassula alpestris,
Crassula alsinoides,
Crassula alstonii,
Crassula alticola,
Crassula ammophila,
Crassula aphylla,
Crassula aquatica,
Crassula arborescens,
Crassula atropurpurea,
Crassula aurusbergensis,
Crassula ausensis,
Crassula badspoortensis,
Crassula barbata,
Crassula barklyi,
Crassula basaltica,
Crassula bergioides,
Crassula biplanata,
Crassula brachystachya,
Crassula brevifolia,
Crassula campestris,
Crassula capensis,
Crassula capitella,
Crassula ciliata,
Crassula clavata,
Crassula closiana,
Crassula coccinea,
Crassula colligata,
Crassula colorata,
Crassula columella,
Crassula columnaris,
Crassula compacta,
Crassula congesta,
Crassula connata,
Crassula cooperi,
Crassula corallina,
Crassula cordata,
Crassula cordifolia,
Crassula cotyledonis,
Crassula cremnophila,
Crassula crenulata,
Crassula cultrata,
Crassula cymbiformis,
Crassula cymosa,
Crassula deceptor,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,