{"product_id":"succulent-crassula-rogersii","title":"Succulent - Crassula rogersii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrassula rogersii\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, shrubby succulent with red stems and fat, round, fuzzy green leaves. It grows about 30cm tall with a slight spreading habit, and the leaf edges turn light red in full sun. Fuzzy foliage is unusual in succulents, and this one is just as comfortable on poor, rocky ground as it is in a pot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuzzy, velvety leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fat round leaves with a soft fuzz give a texture most succulents lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed stems and edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are red, and leaf edges flush light red when they get direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale yellow flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy, settled plants produce pale yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on poor ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very happy in rocky, sandy soil and exposed positions, and very drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small shrub shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 30cm with a slight spread, it fits rockeries, pots and bright indoor spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in full sun and sharply drained soil. The red stems and fuzzy leaves stand out against pale stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposed positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rocky bank or open corner that burns other plants suits it, as long as the drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots indoors and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A terracotta pot of succulent mix works on a patio or in the brightest room in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crassula rogersii in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright sunlight gives the best colour and the most compact growth. Indoors, choose your brightest window. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. Frost can damage succulent leaves, so in frosty districts grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty, free-draining soil. It does best in rocky, sandy ground. On heavy clay, plant it on a raised mound or in a pot of succulent and cactus mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly, and only when the soil is dry to the touch. Reduce watering in winter when temperatures drop. Container plants can have a slow release fertiliser in the growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Trim off any leggy or damaged stems to keep the shrubby shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Crassula rogersii as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Our grower supplies the tube stock and supply is not constant, so the tube shows as sold out when there is none. The notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small plant that builds its shrubby shape with time and strong light.\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\"\u003eBrowse our succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/adjusting-plant-watering-schedule-in-winter\"\u003eAdjusting your watering schedule in winter\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\u003eHappy, mature plants produce pale yellow flowers. The fuzzy foliage and red stems are the main feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright sunlight. Full sun brings out the red leaf edges, and indoors it wants your brightest window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with an exposed, windy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is very happy in rocky, sandy soil and exposed locations, as long as the drainage is sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790292058431,"sku":"CRA-ROG-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/succulent-crassula-rogersii.jpg?v=1792198165","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/succulent-crassula-rogersii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}