Crassula falcata

propeller plant
Propeller plant arches, bursts into scarlet bloom in August. Attractive form, showy, lemon-scented flowers. Nice by the sea.
Crassula falcataCrassula falcata
height 1–4ft
width 1–3ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Fog, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 These crassulas are quite drought tolerant, but will usually need some supplemental irrigation during summer, at least every two weeks to a month once established.

Keep an eye on the leaves, as they are little water tanks that the succulent uses to store water for drier times. If the leaves begin to wrinkle, your plant is ready for water. If the lower leaves begin to shrivel up and shed, this is also a sign that your plant is ready for a drink.
hardy
to		 20F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
origin SW South Africa
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 9, 13–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This plant has a wandering floppy form that cascades from pots and walls, or wanders up through support. With age plant develops woody stems below succulent leaves, but can be cut back to any point and will regrow from where the stems are cut. Tops are easily rooted in a fast draining mix.
Low growing bushy crassulas need meticulous weeding in the garden; otherwise the weeds get tangled and intermingled with the succulents, and they are difficult to remove.
These smaller crassulas are an excellent choice for pots, where they can be appreciated up close, but they don’t want to be in a lot of hot sun in a small pot without regular water.
Tolerates very hot sunny areas, even in pots.

Special Interest

Small crassulas are some of the best succulents for indoors, and their unique shapes make them wonderful focal points in a bright room or one with a little direct sun.

There is also a green form of C. falcata.