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Crassula 'tenelli' 8.5cm

Name: Crassula 'tenelli' 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
Price: 4.0 EUR
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Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Also known as: Crassula 'tenelli'

Family: Crassulaceae • Pot diameter: 8.5cm • Height: approx. 10cm

Unique texture and silver detail ✨

Fine, cylindrical “fuzzy” leaves with a silver tone, compact growth and small white-pink flowers from late autumn to early winter — small, but very eye-catching.

Crassulaceae Evergreen Full sun / bright light Easy care Fuzzy succulent

Light

☀️ Full

or bright indirect light indoors

Watering

💧 Rare

only when fully dry

Substrate

🌱 Draining

succulent/cactus mix

Temperature

🌡️ ≥5°C

protect from frost

What makes it special

✨ Fuzzy, silver-toned leaves that soften every composition.
🧩 Pairs beautifully with glossy succulents for contrast.
🌸 Small white-pink flowers when temperatures begin to drop.

Ideal use

🪴 Small decorative pots for desks and bookcases.
🌵 Succulent arrangements in shallow pots.
🌞 Bright windowsill with good air movement.

Where to place it

Place it in full sun outdoors or in a very bright indoor position. Water sparingly, only when the substrate has dried completely. It prefers a terracotta pot and a porous mix so the roots can “breathe”.

Plant pairings

Echeveria spp. — rosettes that highlight the silver fuzz.
Haworthia spp. — upright textures for volume contrast.
Sedum spp. — fine foliage for a “carpet” effect at the base.

Origin of the variety click to read

Taxonomic basis: Crassula mesembryanthemoides (Haw.) D.Dietr. — a species in the family Crassulaceae with characteristic white fuzz on the leaves.

Naming status: In the nursery trade, it is also found as Crassula 'tenelli'/'tenella'; this cultivated name is used commercially for forms with especially strong fuzzy foliage.

Selection: Clones with denser leaf hairs were selected for a silver appearance and compact habit, suitable for small decorative pots.

Flowering/foliage traits: Fine, cylindrical, hairy leaves; small white-pink inflorescences from late autumn into winter.

Reference habitat & cultivation: South Africa — dry slopes with full sun, rocky substrates and excellent drainage; sparse watering and a winter rest period.

Difference from related varieties: The dense white fuzz and cylindrical leaves distinguish it from glaucous Crassula with a smoother surface.

Propagation & stability: Propagation by stem or leaf cuttings during the warm season; the phenotype remains stable under high light and dry root conditions.

1) Substrate: 60% ready cactus mix + 40% mineral materials such as pumice, perlite or coarse sand. Always use a pot with a drainage hole.

2) Watering: Water deeply and then allow the mix to dry completely. Water less often in winter.

3) Light/Temperature: Full sun or bright light, ≥5°C. Protect from frost and prolonged rain.

🔎 Detail	Information
🌿 Scientific name	Crassula mesembryanthemoides (Haw.) D.Dietr. — commercially “Crassula 'tenelli'”
🪴 Pot/Size	8.5cm • height approx. 10cm
☀️ Light	Full sun outdoors / bright indirect light indoors
💧 Watering	Rare — allow to dry fully
🌡️ Temperature	Minimum approx. 5°C • protect from frost
🧪 Substrate	Well-draining succulent/cactus mix
☠️ Toxicity	Caution — possible mild toxicity for pets, as with other Crassula

💡 Tip: Terracotta pot + porous mix = lower risk of rot and tighter growth.

🤔 Did you know? The species has also been historically recorded as Globulea mesembryanthemoides. The name did not really stick, but the fuzz certainly did.

Why you’ll love it info

✨ Silver, fuzzy texture that stands out.
🧺 Perfect for small, design-led decorative pots.
🧭 Small size, strong aesthetic presence.

Greenleaf for plant geeks — scientific facts nobody asked for 🧠 geek

🔬 Leaf hairs, known as trichomes, help reduce evaporation and reflect light.
📉 CAM metabolism — stomata open at night.
🧪 More compact form under high light and low watering.
🌱 Propagates from stem or leaf cuttings.

How much light does it need? light

Full sun outdoors or bright indirect light indoors; avoid prolonged shade.

How should it be watered? watering

Water deeply, then water again only when the mix has dried completely. Reduce watering in winter.

What temperatures does it tolerate? temp

Safe above approximately 5°C. Protect from frost and prolonged rain.

What substrate does it prefer? soil

A well-draining, rocky succulent/cactus mix with 30–40% mineral material.

🔎 Note: Due to the natural diversity of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size and colour may vary depending on the season, growing conditions and the natural character of each plant.

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Crassula 'tenelli' 8.5cm

Crassula 'tenelli' 8.5cm

Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Light

Watering

Substrate

Temperature

What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

Plant pairings

Crassula 'tenelli' 8.5cm 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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