Crassula Lanuginosa Var. Pachystemon (David Crassula)
Crassula Lanuginosa Var. Pachystemon (David Crassula)
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Crassula Lanuginosa Var. Pachystemon (David Crassula) is a highly distinctive and textural succulent known for its soft, velvety foliage and compact, ground-hugging growth habit. Its small leaves are covered in fine hairs, creating a fuzzy, silvery-green appearance that adds unique contrast to any succulent arrangement or rock garden. Over time, it forms dense, spreading mats of foliage that are perfect for decorative pots, feature bowls, or low-maintenance landscape plantings.
Ideal for collectors and beginners alike, this variety thrives with minimal care while offering maximum visual interest. It prefers bright light and well-draining soil, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens and indoor-to-outdoor succulent displays. Crassula Lanuginosa Var. Pachystemon (David Crassula) delivers year-round texture, softness, and structure with very little effort, making it a standout addition to any plant collection.
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Mature height
3–8 cm
Mature width
10–25 cm
Spacing
15–20 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen succulent
Foliage
Soft green to grey-green with a fine velvety, hairy texture giving a silvery appearance; may show warmer tones in strong light
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer; produces small white to pale pink star-shaped flowers on slender stems
Sun tolerance
Bright indirect light to full sun; stronger light enhances compact growth and coloration
Maintenance
Very low maintenance; drought tolerant once established. Requires well-draining soil and infrequent watering. Allow soil to dry fully between watering. Avoid excess moisture to prevent rot. Light trimming can be done to maintain dense growth.
Root System
Shallow, fine fibrous roots suited for pots, shallow containers, and free-draining rockeries