Crassula x rupestris f. marnieriana 'Hottentot' Jade necklace
Native to dry shaded places in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Mozambique. The name Hottentot was used, by Dutch colonists, to describe the indigenous people of the area. As one of their common names suggests, they grow long, wavy, ‘ropes’ of small round blue/green succulent leaves which grow round their stems. These flow over the side of the pot as well as growing upwards and their structure when they do so is reminiscent of a Pagoda hence one of their other common names. It is a really charming and beautifully structured, slightly idiosyncratic plant, that is easy to keep. Will produce small pink or white flowers if happy and is a perfect sunny window sill dweller.
This plant is supplied in a 6cm recycled and recyclable pot and will be accompanied by a detailed easy to follow care guide based on our experience of taking care of this plant in our UK home. All packing materials are both compostable and recyclable.
Positioning
Requires a position in good light but avoid the direct light of the midday sun as this will result in in a yellowing of the plant's leaves.
Watering
This plant is adapted for drought so only watering when its growing medium has completely dried out.
Growth Habits
This slow growing plant does so in very interesting ways. Sometimes growing upwards, sometimes trailing and, where it makes contact with growing medium, establishing new roots and new shoots.
Pot Size
This plant is supplied in a 6cm pot.
Toxicity
The sap of this plant is none toxic but its an irritant if swallowed.
