Crassula perfoliata var. falcata explained

Crassula perfoliata var. falcata (synonym Crassula falcata), known by the common names airplane plant and propeller plant, is a succulent plant endemic to South Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope.

Description

The foliage is gray-green with striking texture, on plants that grow to 2feet tall. The flowers are tiny and scarlet red, that rise in dense clusters above the foliage for a month in summer.

Cultivation

Crassula falcata is cultivated for use in drought tolerant and succulent gardens, and in container gardens.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Crassula, a grower's guide, Gordon Rowley, 2003.
  2. Crassulas in cultivation, Vera Higgins, 1964, Blandford Press Ltd.
  3. http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=2514 San Marcos Growers - Habit and Cultural Information: Crassula falcata (Crassula perfoliata var. minor)