{"product_id":"succulent-crassula-dubia","title":"Succulent - Crassula dubia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrassula dubia\u003c\/em\u003e is a clumping, carpet-forming succulent with fat oval leaves that look like little stacked spoons. The grey-green foliage grows about 20cm high and spreads to around 1m, and the leaf edges blush pink in strong light. It suits a xeriscape bed or a pot in a bright room equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat grey-green spoons stack in neat clusters, so the plant has shape and presence even when it is not flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pink blush in strong light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf edges colour up in sun, adding a soft pink edge to the grey-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants in good conditions send up a long stem topped with broccoli-like florets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and waterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 20cm high, hardy and drought tolerant once established, it needs few waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clumps up happily in a bright room or a sunny garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXeriscape beds and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in full sun and free-draining soil. The clumps spread outwards and meet into a low, grey mat with very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and landscaping edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact, textured clumps sit well among stones and along the front of gravel beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow pot of succulent mix suits a bright windowsill, patio or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crassula dubia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most colour and a compact shape. In low light the plant turns greener and grows taller and looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. Where summers are humid, grow it in a pot or raised bed for good drainage. Frost can mark succulent leaves, so protect it in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is the key. Gravelly, sandy or rocky ground suits it, and a succulent and cactus mix works in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then water when the soil is dry. A sunny position for at least part of the day keeps it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Cut off the flower stem when the display is over to keep the clump tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Crassula dubia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is supplied by our grower and supply comes and goes. When it shows as sold out the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns. A young plant starts small and clumps up as it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jade-plants\"\u003eJade plants and crassulas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eBuilding a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants in good light send up a long flower stem topped with broccoli-like florets. It is more of a curiosity than a show, and the foliage remains the feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stretched out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow light. It grows taller and greener when it does not get enough sun, so move it to a brighter position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first 12 weeks or so while it establishes, then only when the soil has dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790291304767,"sku":"CRA-DUB-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/succulent-crassula-dubia.jpg?v=1792198138","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/succulent-crassula-dubia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}