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Crassula Pellucida "Variegated Calico Kitten" 1Liter
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Crassula Pellucida "Variegated Calico Kitten" 1Liter
Product Details
Weight: 2.00 kg
Botanical Name: Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Variegata’
Common Names: Variegated Calico Kitten, Calico Kitten, Variegated Trailing Jade
📌 Product Description
Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Variegata’, commonly known as Variegated Calico Kitten, is a fast-growing trailing succulent admired for its colourful foliage in shades of green, cream, pink, and red. The small rounded leaves grow in opposite pairs along red stems, creating a soft cascading effect.
In bright sunlight, the variegation intensifies and pink tones become more pronounced, making it a standout feature in hanging baskets and mixed succulent bowls.
A charming, easy-care succulent perfectly suited to South African patios and decorative containers.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
Height: 10 – 15 cm
Spread/Trail Length: 40 – 90 cm
Growth Habit: Trailing, mat-forming succulent
Growth Rate: Fast
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
Light: Bright light to full sun for best colour; tolerates partial shade
Soil: Well-draining succulent mix
Water:
- Water moderately during active growth
- Allow soil to dry between watering
- Avoid waterlogged soil
Feeding: Light feeding in spring
Maintenance:
- Trim to maintain fullness
- Very easy to propagate from stem cuttings
- Protect from excessive heavy rain
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Flowering Season: Late spring to summer (small star-shaped flowers)
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm temperate and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect in severe frost areas
🌼 Additional Benefits
Beautiful variegated foliage
Trailing growth habit
Fast-spreading
Drought-tolerant
Excellent for hanging baskets
Easy to propagate
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Hanging baskets
✔ Succulent bowls
✔ Groundcover in rock gardens
✔ Decorative patio pots
✔ Water-wise landscapes
✔ Colour contrast planting
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