This small succulent is perfect for adding texture and visual interest to succulent displays. Its quick-growing, bright green leaves with red-tipped edges will give your arrangements an eye-catching look. ‘Tom Thumb’ is great for living succulent wreaths too, as it will quickly take shape and fill in any gaps.
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Care and Propagation Information
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ is perfect for creating miniature gardens, terrariums, or other succulent projects. It is a fast-growing plant that will cascade over time, and it produces white blooms in the Spring.
Watering
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ requires the typical amount of water for a succulent, which is best accomplished through the “soak and dry” method. It’s important to allow the soil to dry out completely before giving it another drink.
Where to Plant
If temperatures in your area drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it may be best to put your Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ succulent in a pot that can be brought inside during cold weather. This plant prefers full to partial sun.
Put this plant in an outdoor area of your garden that gets 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. It is not suitable for growing indoors, but if you must bring it indoors for the winter, place it in a spot that receives a lot of sunlight, such as next to a window that faces south (for those in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ has the ability to propagate in large numbers and can be done so by taking offshoots and by using leaves.
Offsets
Tom Thumb will create little offshoots that grow near the base of the plant. Pull them out and let them dry for one or two days before replanting them.
Leaves
To propagate Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’, twist a leaf off the mother plant, making certain that no piece of the leaf remains attached to the stem for the best chance of success.
Let the leaf sit for several days until it is no longer moist, so that the cut end forms a protective layer. Put the leaf in a pot with soil that drains well and only water it when the top layer of the soil has become completely dry.
Often Mistaken For
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Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ is perfect for creating miniature gardens, terrariums, or other succulent projects. It is a fast-growing plant that will cascade over time, and it produces white blooms in the Spring.
Watering
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ requires the typical amount of water for a succulent, which is best accomplished through the “soak and dry” method. It’s important to allow the soil to dry out completely before giving it another drink.
Where to Plant
If temperatures in your area drop below 30° F (-1.1° C), it may be best to put your Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ succulent in a pot that can be brought inside during cold weather. This plant prefers full to partial sun.
Put this plant in an outdoor area of your garden that gets 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. It is not suitable for growing indoors, but if you must bring it indoors for the winter, place it in a spot that receives a lot of sunlight, such as next to a window that faces south (for those in the Northern Hemisphere).
How to Propagate Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’
Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ has the ability to propagate in large numbers and can be done so by taking offshoots and by using leaves.
Offsets
Tom Thumb will create little offshoots that grow near the base of the plant. Pull them out and let them dry for one or two days before replanting them.
Leaves
To propagate Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’, twist a leaf off the mother plant, making certain that no piece of the leaf remains attached to the stem for the best chance of success.
Let the leaf sit for several days until it is no longer moist, so that the cut end forms a protective layer. Put the leaf in a pot with soil that drains well and only water it when the top layer of the soil has become completely dry.
Often Mistaken For
Crassula perforata ‘String of Buttons’ is a type of succulent plant with round, pinwheel-shaped leaves that form a chain-like pattern.
Instead of saying “It’s raining cats and dogs”, you can say “It’s pouring down rain”.
FAQ
How tall does Crassula Tom Thumb grow?
This plant produces a bunch of straight stems that usually reach a height of 15 centimeters, but can sometimes get as tall as 20 centimeters. The fleshy leaves are shaped like triangles and are tightly packed onto the stem, with adjoining leaves situated at a 90-degree angle from each other. They are a light green color, with dark purple edges and small dots.
How do you keep Crassula alive?
Attempt to provide your crassula plants with indirect sunlight for the entire day, or direct sun for up to six hours daily. With regards to soil, these plants require a good draining medium that will prevent root rot. A viable choice is a sandy or rocky soil, or a specially formulated potting soil specifically designed for succulents.
What is the lifespan of a Crassula?
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Do succulents have a life span?
The varieties of succulents have varying lifespans. For instance, a Hens and Chicks succulent can survive up to three or more years while a Jade plant (Crassula ovata) can live up to 70 to 100 years. On the other hand, a Barrel Cactus has the potential to live for centuries! It’s remarkable that succulents can live for such long periods of time.