Crassula mesembryanthoides ‘Surprise Party’

English name(s):Crassula; Crassula Surprise Party.

Crassula Surprise Party is a popular succulent up to 20 inches tall. It flowers about 10 months of the year above soft, green leaves which are covered in tiny hairs, giving it a silver shimmer. The leaves are up to 1.6 inches long and up to 0.4 inch wide. The flowers are bell-shapes and bright red-violet in color.

Uses:Great for borders, containers, edging, fillers, ground covers, rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal gardens.

Height:5 - 8 inches.

Difficulty to grow:Easy to grow.

Care: Partial shade under cover seems to be ideal. Watering should be restricted from the beginning of winter till spring. Regular use of fungicide in soil is recommended.

Sunlight:Full sun to partial shade.

Soil:Well drained soil.

Water:Moderately

Fertilizer:Apply any organic fertilizer.

References:

T.K. Bose, B. Chowdhury (1991). Tropical Garden Plants. Horticulture and allied publishers.
B.B Sharma (2007). A guide to home gardening.