Crassula 'Baby necklace' | Baby necklace
€7,95
🌱 Morphology
A compact succulent hybrid developed by Myron Kimnach, the result of a cross between Crassula perforata and Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana. It forms thin stems, initially erect and later arching or trailing, which can reach approximately 20–30 cm.
The leaves are fleshy, small, rounded to triangular-obovate, and grayish-green or mint green in color. They are arranged in opposite and decussate pairs, extremely close to each other, so that the internodes are practically hidden and the stem takes on the appearance of a string of beads. With intense lighting, the leaves develop reddish, pink, or even purple tones on the margins and exposed areas.
The compact appearance of the leaves combines characters from both parents: the stacked and columnar arrangement of C. rupestris subsp. marnieriana with the leaf architecture of C. perforata.
🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family
There is no natural distribution of its own, as ‘Baby Necklace’ is a horticultural hybrid. It was obtained in cultivation by Myron Kimnach in the United States, and its parentage is documented as Crassula perforata × Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana. Both parent species are South African and belong to the Crassulaceae family.
❄️ Temperature — USDA Zone 9b–11b
It is a hardy hybrid among cultivated Crassulaceae, but occasional tolerance to temperatures near 0 °C should not be confused with guaranteed frost resistance. It is recommended to keep it dry when temperatures are low and especially to avoid the combination of cold, humidity, and poor ventilation.
☀️ Lighting
It needs high lighting to maintain short internodes, the compact arrangement of the leaves, and the characteristic reddish tones. Indicative DLI PAR: 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹.
It tolerates direct sun if acclimated gradually. In conditions of very intense radiation and high temperatures, it may appreciate some protection during the middle of the day, especially in small containers.
💧 Growth cycle and watering
As it is a hybrid, there is no natural climatic cycle of its own that allows for a strict assignment of summer or winter dormancy. Its behavior in cultivation is influenced by its two parents, which come from arid regions of South Africa.
During active growth phases, it is recommended to water abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry completely before watering again. With high temperatures, it may slow its growth, and it is advisable to space out waterings. In winter, if temperatures are low and growth stops, water intake should be significantly reduced and the substrate kept dry for long periods.
🌸 Flowering
It can produce small white flowers, grouped in terminal inflorescences. Flowering generally appears when the specimen reaches sufficient maturity and receives adequate lighting. In cultivation, this can occur towards the end of spring or the beginning of summer, although the timing can vary considerably depending on temperature, lighting, and cultivation regimen.
🌿 Nutrition
During periods of active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, applied after watering and with the substrate previously moistened. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with Desert CHOICE® Flowering.
This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.
📏 The sizes of our basic collection xerophytes are as follows:
S -> 9cm x 9cm
* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the sent specimen may vary slightly from the product image. The measurements of the plant are specified in the photo description, but this may also vary slightly, because, it is a living being! Each of the plants at Desert CITY has unique characteristics.
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