Crassula rubricaulis 'Candy Cane'

A miniature Crassula with tight, upright stems and variegated foliage. 'Candy Cane' forms neat clumps to around 15 cm tall, with cream and green leaves edged with red. It is slow-growing, compact, and easily pruned to shape, making it ideal for pots or rockeries.

Care

• Light: Best in partial shade, tolerates full sun. Indoors requires a bright position to maintain colour.
• Water: Moderate watering year-round. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Most active in spring.
• Temperature: Prefers mild to warm conditions; protect from heavy frost.
• Media: Free-draining succulent or cactus mix.
• Feeding: Apply light fertiliser monthly in growth. Lower doses enhance colour and keep plants compact.
• Repotting: Can be left to fill its pot or repotted at almost any time of year into fresh, well-draining mix.

Key Characteristics

• Size: Up to 15 cm tall
• Leaf colour: Cream and green variegation, red margins
• Habit: Compact, upright, slow clumping
• Growth season: Strongest in spring
• Use: Pots, borders, rockeries, collectors’ gardens