🧶 Crassula marnieriana 🧶 Crassula marnieriana

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Description

✨ Product Overview

Meet the Crassula marnieriana (Worm Plant, also known as Jade Necklace / Hottentot) — a quirky, eye-catching succulent that’s a total showstopper for any collection! 🤩
This unique plant features thick, stacked, coin-shaped leaves that spiral along woody stems, creating a playful "worm-like" or "coiled spring" appearance. The leaves are a vibrant lime-green, edged with striking red-pink tips that intensify in bright sunlight, giving it a candy-striped, festive look. It grows into a lush, bushy, tree-like structure that’s perfect for hanging baskets, windowsills, or as a focal point in succulent arrangements. Every plant has a one-of-a-kind branching pattern, making each piece a unique living artwork. 🌿
Feature Description
Botanical Name Crassula marnieriana (syn. Crassula marnieriana 'Hottentot')
Common Name Worm Plant, Jade Necklace, Hottentot, Stacked Crassula
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Bloom Season Winter to Early Spring 🌸
Flower Color Tiny, star-shaped pale pink or white blooms
Growth Habit Bushy, branching, tree-like, trailing
Growth Rate Moderate
Mature Size Up to 30-60 cm tall, 40-50 cm wide
Hardiness Zone USDA 9a to 11b
Native Area South Africa, Lesotho
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.) / Bright indirect light
Dormancy Winter (cool, dry period) ❄️

💧 Care Guide (Beginner-Friendly!)

This hardy, low-maintenance succulent is perfect for beginners and experienced collectors alike:
  • ☀️ Sunlight: Thrives in bright, full sun to bright indirect light. More sunlight intensifies the red-pink leaf tips and keeps growth compact.
  • 💦 Watering: Follow the "soak and dry" method. Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry (every 2-3 weeks in growing season). Reduce watering significantly in winter to avoid root rot.
  • 🌡️ Temperature: Ideal growing temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F). Can tolerate short periods down to 5°C (41°F) when dry. Protect from frost!
  • 🪴 Soil: Use a fast-draining cactus/succulent mix with plenty of perlite or pumice for excellent aeration.
  • ⚠️ Special Note: This plant is toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children. Prune regularly to maintain its bushy shape and encourage branching.
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