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Crassula ‘Springtime’ 5.5cm

Name: Crassula ‘Springtime’ 5.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Crassulspring5.5cm
Price: 3.0 EUR
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Hybrid succulent · Crassulaceae · Compact flowering form

Crassula ‘Springtime’

It is not early. It is simply enthusiastic 🌼

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 5.5 cm

Crassulaceae
Thick opposite leaves
Compact growth
Pink flower clusters
Historic hybrid

Crassula ‘Springtime’ is a charming collector hybrid with thick opposite leaves stacked along compact stems. Deep green texture and finely ciliate margins provide quiet detail before the crown is transformed by generous pink flower clusters.

The contrast between a substantial leafy base and soft clouds of bloom explains the cultivar’s enduring appeal. Even without flowers it has a composed full form, while in bloom it gains a genuinely celebratory presence. It is a compact choice with generous personality and excellent value in a Crassula collection.

What makes it stand out

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

Thick stacked leaves

Opposite units create compact, almost tiered growth.

Pink flower clouds

Dense clusters rise above the green base and transform the entire display.

Historic cultivated selection

The cultivar has circulated for decades and remains a collector reference.

Why you’ll love it: it holds a compact form year-round and then produces unexpectedly rich pink bloom.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Place it in low ceramic with open space above the crown so flower clusters can be seen in full. Soft grey or natural terracotta suit the green-and-pink palette.

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.

Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis — fuzzy texture that softens the glossy leaves.
Crassula pyramidalis — upright geometry for structural contrast.
Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ — a purple rosette that echoes the pink flower clusters.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gentle direct sun for compact stems and good flowering preparation.

Watering

Water after the mix has dried well, soaking thoroughly and allowing complete drainage.

Bloom & rhythm

Good airflow, frost protection and a cooler bright winter rhythm without saturation.

Pets & children

Hybrid-specific evidence does not support treating it as edible or harmless. Keep it away from children and animals and prevent chewing of leaves or flowers.

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 strong light and a few hours of gentle sun. Gradual acclimation keeps stems short and helps the plant form compact flowering points.

Correct watering

Water when the mix is dry at depth and the pot feels light. Let water escape and never keep dense stem bases continuously wet.

Airflow and humidity

Air movement around overlapping leaves and flower clusters reduces stagnation. Remove spent blooms carefully once dry.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Protect from frost. A bright, cooler and drier winter cycle supports seasonal rhythm without forcing soft growth.

Substrate

Use an airy succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and an unobstructed drainage hole, without burying low branches.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Apply dilute balanced low-nitrogen nutrition during active growth and stop during rest. Repot after flowering if roots have filled the pot.

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

Cultivated hybrid

Crassula ‘Springtime’ is a historic hybrid cultivar rather than a wild species or naturally occurring subspecies.

Introduced before 1980

The cultivar was introduced by Hans Britsch at Vista, California, before 1980. This is the documented horticultural origin of the name.

Parentage with uncertainty

Recorded parentage is Crassula perfoliata var. minor with C. rupestris as the probable second parent. The qualification is retained because that parent is not definitively documented.

From natural habitat to care: The South African parental lines are succulents of rocky seasonally dry settings; this helps explain strong light, porous drainage and a bright drier winter rhythm before flowering.

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

Ciliate margins

Fine hairs along the leaf edge are a feature noted in descriptions of the cultivar.

Opposite pairs

Leaves are organised in pairs, creating rhythm along the short stems.

Compound inflorescence

Many small flowers gather into a dense unit that reads as a single pink cloud.

Hybrid stability

Vegetative propagation repeats the compact form and floral traits of the selected line.

Frequently asked questions

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

01What light does it need?

Very bright light with gentle direct sun for compact stems and good flowering preparation.

02When does it need watering?

Water after the mix has dried well, soaking thoroughly and allowing complete drainage.

03Which potting mix is suitable?

Use an airy succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and an unobstructed drainage hole, without burying low branches.

04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?

Protect from frost. A bright, cooler and drier winter cycle supports seasonal rhythm without forcing soft growth.

05What needs care around children and animals?

Hybrid-specific evidence does not support treating it as edible or harmless. Keep it away from children and animals and prevent chewing of leaves or flowers.

06Why does it not flower every season?

Flowering depends on maturity, sufficient light and a clear seasonal rhythm. A young or constantly warm plant may need more time.

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Crassula ‘Springtime’ 5.5cm

Crassula ‘Springtime’ 5.5cm

Crassula ‘Springtime’

What makes it stand out

Thick stacked leaves

Pink flower clouds

Historic cultivated selection

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Bloom & rhythm

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

Cultivated hybrid

Introduced before 1980

Parentage with uncertainty

Ciliate margins

Opposite pairs

Compound inflorescence

Hybrid stability

Frequently asked questions

Crassula ‘Springtime’ 5.5cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

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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