Gollum

Crassula are made up of basically two groups. The shrubby group, which includes the " Jade Plants " (discussed elsewhere). The other group includes smaller types and miniatures, and will be discussed here. These plants, for the most part, are very tiny and slow growing with hidden stems covered with thickened, hardened, stacked leaves.

Crassula perforata "String of Buttons"

Crassulas prefer very porous soil, and it is preferable to drench them well and allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. They enjoy cool summer conditions, good light, and good air circulation. High heat in the summer, when they are dormant, will often cause lower leaves to drop. Crassula need winter warmth and will sit and sulk if kept damp and cold.

The very succulent types must be watered quite sparingly as they store water in their highly succulent leaves and will rot if over-watered. A very little amount of diluted fertilizer mixed with water infrequently (once a month or less frequently) suits them.