Crassula barklyi
Family: Crassulaceae
Pot diameter::6.5cm
Stacked symmetry in miniature perfection 🧱
Crassula barklyi is a compact, slow-growing succulent prized for its neatly stacked, cylindrical columns of tight, overlapping leaves. Each leaf pair forms a precise tier, creating a sculptural, geometric effect that resembles a living tower. Its silvery-green foliage often develops a coppery blush in strong light, making it a gem for collectors of miniature succulents and architectural plants.
✔ Tiny, stacked leaves in tight vertical columns
✔ Silvery-green to bronze coloration with sun exposure
✔ Extremely compact and slow-growing
🌿 Care Tips
🔆 Light: Bright light to full sun – essential for compact growth and color
💧 Watering: Water sparingly; allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings
🌡️ Temperature: Prefers 18–26°C; protect from frost and excess humidity
🪴 Soil: Gritty, well-draining mix – ideal with mineral content
📏 Max dimensions: Up to 8–10 cm in height and 3–4 cm in diameter (under ideal conditions)
📦 Ideal for:
• Succulent shelves, bonsai trays, or small pots
• Collectors of miniature and unusual species
🧬 Variety Origin:
Native to South Africa, Crassula barklyi thrives in arid, rocky habitats. Its stacked growth is an evolutionary adaptation to minimize water loss, making it a resilient and sculptural desert survivor.
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