Pot Size: 3.5"
Accepted Scientific Name: Crassula arborescens ‘Silver Dollar’
Origin and Habitat:
Crassula arborescens is native to the Western and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, where it grows on rocky slopes, dry scrublands, and well-drained hillsides. Plants experience bright sun, seasonal rainfall, and long dry periods. The silvery foliage reflects intense sunlight and reduces water loss, allowing the species to thrive in arid, mineral-rich soils with excellent drainage and good air circulation.
Description:
‘Silver Dollar’ is a shrubby succulent forming a branching structure 24–36 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide. It features thick, rounded, coin-shaped leaves up to 2.5 inches across, colored silvery blue-green with red margins in strong light. In late winter to early spring, mature plants produce clusters of small, star-shaped pale pink to white flowers held above the foliage.
Cultivation:
Zone: 9–11
Temperature: Ideal range 10–30 °C; protect from frost
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil: Very well-drained mix rich in pumice
Watering: Water thoroughly during active growth, allowing soil to dry between waterings; reduce significantly in winter
Fertilizing: Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer
Light: Bright light to full sun for best color and compact growth
Pests and Diseases: May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale, and root rot if overwatered
Propagation:
Easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Allow cut surfaces to callus for several days before placing in dry, well-drained soil.
