Thick stacked leaves
Opposite units create compact, almost tiered growth.
3
Crassula 'springtime' 5.5cm
Normal price
€3,00
What does the legal guarantee mean for plants?
The legal guarantee concerns the plant’s conformity at delivery. It is not a guarantee of survival or growth for two years. Each issue is assessed taking into account the nature of the plant, its care and the conditions in which it is kept. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Crassula 'springtime'
It is not early. It is simply enthusiastic 🌼
- 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.
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
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.
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
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.
📦 Your plant travels protected
Every order is prepared with care so your plant arrives upright, secure and safe.
Individual protection
Plants in pots with a capacity of 3 litres or more are placed in individual boxes that hold the pot securely and reduce the risk of tipping over.
Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.