Calico Kitten
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(Crassula pellucida)
Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida)
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Tony Rebelo
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Photo by: Tony Rebelo | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Tony Rebelo | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-12-10T19:17:55-08:00 |
Summary
Crassula pellucida, commonly known as Calico Kitten, is a creeping succulent native to the rocky outcrops and dry slopes of eastern and southern Africa, including regions from Kenya and Angola to South Africa. This plant typically forms a mat-like ground cover with fleshy, heart-shaped leaves that are variegated in shades of green, pink, and cream. It is a variable species, meaning its appearance can differ depending on the local conditions. Crassula pellucida blooms with small, inconspicuous white flowers in the spring and summer months.
Calico Kitten is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to thrive in part shade to full sun. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in hanging baskets due to its trailing habit. The plant prefers well-draining soil. It is also popular as an indoor plant in containers. Gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted spread in areas where conditions are ideal for its establishment.CC BY-SA 4.0
Calico Kitten is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and its ability to thrive in part shade to full sun. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in hanging baskets due to its trailing habit. The plant prefers well-draining soil. It is also popular as an indoor plant in containers. Gardeners should monitor its growth to prevent unwanted spread in areas where conditions are ideal for its establishment.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Height: 0.3-1 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and dry slopes in eastern and southern Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Pellucid Crassula, Clear Crassula
Scientific Names: Crassula pellucida, ? marginalis, Crassula centauroides, Crassula centauroides, Crassula centauroides var. marginalis, Crassula minima, Crassula prostrata
GBIF Accepted Name: Crassula pellucida