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Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ 12cm

Name: Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Crassulmarginrubr12cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Burgundy trailing form

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’

The brighter the light, the more “rubra” it becomes 💘

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 15cm

Crassulaceae
Burgundy foliage
Pink margins
Full branching
Trailing potential

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ is a richly branching succulent with small rounded leaves dressed in deep green, burgundy and ruby tones. Fine stems spread and arch, producing a dense texture that resembles a living carpet of colour.

In this full form it offers immediate volume and a striking palette, ideal for a position where the ends can fall freely. Every new branch adds small overlapping heart-like leaves and makes the crown increasingly generous. It is an especially attractive choice for anyone seeking a succulent with bold colour, soft movement and ready decorative presence.

What makes it stand out

Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.

Burgundy palette

Small leaves create a deep colour mass with bright pink edges.

Full branching

Numerous fine stems quickly fill the outline.

Soft trailing line

The crown spreads horizontally and gradually falls with natural movement.

Why you’ll love it: it resembles a dense burgundy carpet of small hearts and delivers immediate colour from the start.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it on a high shelf or in a low pale pot with room around the crown. A cream or white background makes burgundy tones appear deeper.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.

Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ — cream-and-pink variegation that brightens the dark mass.
Echeveria pulidonis — a compact glaucous rosette with a clean red margin.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Red Lips’ — broad leaves adding larger scale to the palette.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright exposure with gentle direct sun for dense branching and deeper burgundy colour.

Watering

Water after most of the mix dries well, never keeping the fine roots continually moist.

Crown colour

Mild temperatures, clean airflow, frost protection and shelter from extreme hot midday sun.

Pets & children

Cultivar-specific toxicity is insufficiently documented. It is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach.

For this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Give strong filtered light and some acclimated sun for a dense crown and deep colour. Low light greens and thins stems, while abrupt extreme heat scorches the fine margins.

Correct watering

Water after most of the mix has dried and let excess escape immediately. Fine roots need even wetting, not constant moisture.

Airflow and humidity

Keep air moving among dense stems and remove dry leaves collecting at the base. Avoid repeatedly misting the full crown.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Protect from frost and prolonged cold wet weather. Growth slows in extreme heat or low winter light, so delay the next watering.

Substrate

Use an airy succulent mix with mineral drainage and a modest amount of fine organic matter for the fibrous root system.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Give dilute balanced low-nitrogen nutrition while it branches. Light tip pruning can thicken the crown, and repot before trailing stems become excessively tangled.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance

Accepted foundation

The accepted taxonomic foundation is Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis (Aiton) Toelken. Crassula marginalis is an older synonym still common in trade.

Natural origin

The subspecies is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa and associated with subtropical environments.

The ‘Rubra’ selection

‘Rubra’ is a vegetatively maintained selection valued for intense red and burgundy foliage. Breeder, year and any separate parental cross are not documented in an accessible official register.

From natural habitat to care: Fine creeping stems from its South African lineage and the coloured ‘Rubra’ selection explain the need for abundant light, an airy root zone and careful drying without extreme dehydration.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Opposite phyllotaxy

Leaves appear in pairs and create a dense repeating structure along the stem.

Anthocyanins

Red and burgundy pigments can intensify with strong light and cooler nights.

Rooting nodes

Creeping stems can form roots where nodes contact a suitable surface.

CAM metabolism

Night-time gas exchange conserves water in the small succulent leaves.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.

01What light does it need?

Very bright exposure with gentle direct sun for dense branching and deeper burgundy colour.

02When does it need watering?

Water after most of the mix dries well, never keeping the fine roots continually moist.

03Which potting mix is suitable?

Use an airy succulent mix with mineral drainage and a modest amount of fine organic matter for the fibrous root system.

04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?

Protect from frost and prolonged cold wet weather. Growth slows in extreme heat or low winter light, so delay the next watering.

05What needs care around children and animals?

Cultivar-specific toxicity is insufficiently documented. It is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach.

06Why does it shift from green to burgundy?

Colour balance responds to light, season, temperature and leaf age, so new growth is not always the same shade.

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Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ 12cm

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ 12cm

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’

What makes it stand out

Burgundy palette

Full branching

Soft trailing line

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Crown colour

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Accepted foundation

Natural origin

The ‘Rubra’ selection

Opposite phyllotaxy

Anthocyanins

Rooting nodes

CAM metabolism

Frequently asked questions

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis ‘Rubra’ 12cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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