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Crassula atropurpurea var. muirii variegata
Ideally, place in full sun or partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate temperatures as low as -1.1 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
When there is sufficient light, a striking red edge appears on the leaves, along with subtle color transitions.
Crassula atropurpurea var. muirii variegata is a variegated form of a Crassula species native to South Africa. The original non-variegated form was described in 1929 and comes from the Northern and Western Cape regions. This form is grown mainly for its leaf coloration.
The leaves are variegated with a cream-colored margin, softly hairy, and densely packed. When grown in full sun, the leaf margins can develop red tones. The plant forms a low, compact shrub and reaches a height of up to about 20 cm.
The flowers are small, tubular, and cream-colored. They appear in spring and summer in rounded clusters on flower stalks.
Crassula atropurpurea var. muirii variegata requires a well-draining substrate and a bright position. In spring, care should be taken when exposing the plant to strong sunlight, as sudden sun exposure can cause leaf burn. Watering should be moderate, and the substrate must not remain waterlogged, making this an undemanding plant suitable for regular home growing.