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Crassula 'schmidtii' alba 12cm

Name: Crassula 'schmidtii' alba 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Crasschmwhite12cm
Price: 6.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · White-flowered cushion

Crassula 'schmidtii' alba

Bridal white above, succulent beneath 🤍

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

Crassulaceae
White-flowered form
Small fleshy leaves
Low dense branching
Historic forma alba from 1951

Crassula 'schmidtii' alba builds a low dense cushion of tiny fleshy leaves and covers it with airy white flowers, like a fine veil over a dark green base. The contrast is crisp and elegant, while numerous short stems create a full appearance without losing the plant’s delicate scale.

The white-flowered form appears far less often than the familiar pink type and offers a calm, almost bridal version of this small Crassula. It is an excellent choice for collectors of unusual forms and an instantly appealing flowering gift that combines botanical history with clean contemporary style.

What makes it stand out

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

A white-flowered form

Small white flowers replace the usual pink palette and transform the character of the clump.

Cushion-like density

Many short stems build a low full surface with finely detailed texture.

A historically documented name

The white form was published in 1951 as Crassula schmidtii f. alba, so it is not a recent trade invention.

Why you’ll love it: it offers a genuinely documented white form, a richly flowering display and a subtle collector history at small scale.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it in a dark grey or green pot so the white flowers read clearly, on a low shelf or table where the fine branching can be seen close up. Natural terracotta creates a warmer botanical contrast.

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 exilis subsp. schmidtii — the pink-flowered type for direct comparison.
Sedum lucidum — glossy green foliage at a different scale.
Haworthiopsis limifolia ‘Spider White’ — white relief continuing the monochrome display.

Care at a glance

Light

A very bright position with gentle sun for dense growth and abundant flowering.

Watering

Water after the mix dries well and the pot feels lighter, without prolonged dampness.

White-flowered form

Mild temperatures, good airflow and protection from frost and stagnant winter dampness.

Pets & children

Species-specific safety evidence is limited; discourage ingestion and keep it 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

Provide a very bright position with gentle morning or afternoon sun. Adequate intensity keeps internodes short, thickens the stems and strengthens natural colouring.

Correct watering

Water only after the mix has dried well and the pot feels lighter, before the leaves lose substantial firmness. Let excess drain completely.

Airflow and humidity

It needs steady airflow around the low stems. Avoid misting and clear dry leaves from the base so they do not hold dampness.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Its rhythm may shift towards milder seasons and slow during heatwaves or strong coolness. Watch new growth and adjust moisture accordingly.

Substrate

Use a light, rapidly draining succulent mix with plenty of mineral material. Keep the surface clear and do not bury low stems.

Feeding, repotting and handling

During active growth a gentle dose of Cactus & Succulent Focus, used as directed, is enough. If shaping is needed, use a clean tool and let cuts dry.

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

The accepted modern name

Kew accepts Crassula exilis subsp. schmidtii (Regel) G.D.Rowley, a combination published in 2003.

The alba form was published in 1951

Crassula schmidtii f. alba Boom was published in 1951 and is now treated as a synonym of the accepted subspecies. In cultivation, ‘Alba’ usefully retains the white-flowered identity.

A Cape Provinces foundation

The subspecies is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, where it grows as a succulent subshrub in a subtropical biome.

From natural habitat to care: Low branching and small succulent leaves suit South African sites with periodic dryness and seasonal growth. In a pot it needs strong brightness, an aerated root zone and watering matched to new growth rather than a rigid schedule.

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

The forma is not taxonomically retained

Modern taxonomy does not recognise a separate forma alba, but the white-flowered line remains useful and visible in cultivation.

Flowers are five-parted

As in many Crassulaceae, the small corolla is organised in five main parts, creating a fine star-like outline.

Stems root readily

Its low branching allows sections touching a suitable surface to form new roots.

The name schmidtii is older

Crassula schmidtii Regel was published in 1886 and later placed as a subspecies under C. exilis.

Frequently asked questions

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

01Is the name Crassula schmidtii alba correct?

It identifies the historic white form, but the accepted modern base is Crassula exilis subsp. schmidtii.

02Will the flowers remain white?

Yes, the form is selected for white flowers. Flower density and duration naturally vary with season and maturity.

03When does it need watering?

Water after the mix has dried well and the pot feels lighter, before the leaves become deeply wrinkled.

04What light does it need?

A very bright position with gentle sun keeps stems dense and colours clear.

05What changes with the seasons?

Watch the new growth: the rhythm slows in heat or cool weather, and moisture should be reduced accordingly.

06Is it safe for pets?

Reliable evidence specific to this subspecies and white form is limited. Keep it out of reach of chewing as a precaution.

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Crassula 'schmidtii' alba 12cm

Crassula 'schmidtii' alba 12cm

Crassula 'schmidtii' alba

What makes it stand out

A white-flowered form

Cushion-like density

A historically documented name

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

White-flowered form

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

The accepted modern name

The alba form was published in 1951

A Cape Provinces foundation

The forma is not taxonomically retained

Flowers are five-parted

Stems root readily

The name schmidtii is older

Frequently asked questions

Crassula 'schmidtii' alba 12cm — Care & Tips

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