Crassula pyramidal, a most beautiful succulent

Adult specimens of Crassula pyramidalis

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When you enter the world of succulents you can discover species as decorative as the Crassula pyramidalis, much better known as pyramidal crassula or pagoda plant. With its 20 centimeters high it is perfect to have in a pot, from where it will also produce small but very beautiful flowers.

If you have just purchased one or are planning to do so, below we offer you a series of tips so that you know how to take care of it.

What is the pyramidal crassula like?

Our protagonist is a perennial succulent plant native to South Africa. It is formed by thin, upright stems like columns that are composed of flat leaves that are closely grouped. It has a slow growth rate, reaching 20cm after several years. Its flowers sprout in late spring or early summer from the apex of each stem.

As a curiosity, say that if it is exposed to the sun directly on a daily basis, may turn reddish or brownish, which is interesting, don't you think?

What care do you need?

Crassula pyramidalis in flower

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To make it last for many years, we recommend that you follow these tips:

  • Location: outdoors in full sun, indoors you have to be in a very bright room.
  • Substratum: it must have good drainage. You can use black peat mixed with perlite in equal parts, but if you can get pumice (in bonsai shops or online sites) it will grow better.
  • Irrigation: scarce. The substrate must be allowed to dry completely before watering. Therefore, it will be one or two weekly waterings in summer, and one every 10-15 days the rest of the year.
  • Subscriber: from spring to late summer you must pay it with a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents following the instructions specified on the package.
  • Transplant: every two years, in spring.
  • Multiplication: by seeds or stem cuttings in spring.
  • Rusticity: supports up to -1ºC, but needs protection against hail.

Have you ever seen the pyramidal crassula? What do you think?


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  1.   Tony P.G.B. said

    It is a very strange and rarely seen cactus, but it makes spectacular shapes with flowers, I recommend it for how colorful it is.

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hi, Tony.
      It is not actually a cactus, but a crass plant (here explain how they differ).
      For the rest, it is very pretty 🙂