Scientific name Crassula marnieriana Rank Species | Genus Crassula Higher classification Pigmyweeds | |
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Similar Pigmyweeds, Crassula rupestris, Crassula perforata, Crassulaceae, Crassula muscosa | ||
Crassula marnierana, common name Jade Necklace or Chinese Pagoda, is a species of succulent in the genus Crassula belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
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Description
Crassula marnierana is a slow-growing small plant reaching a height of 15–20 cm. The thick rounded leaves are green with red edges. They are tightly stacked along the stem and store water, as they are covered with a cuticle to limit the evaporation. An inflorescence with small star-shaped pink-tinged flowers may appear on mature plants in winter if they are given proper conditions of temperature. This plant prefers direct light and as a houseplant is very easy to maintain.
Distribution
This species is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland.
References
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