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Sinocrassula yunnanensis 8.5cm

Name: Sinocrassula yunnanensis 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Sinocras8.5cm
Price: 6.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Dark miniature rosettes

Sinocrassula yunnanensis

Tiny, yet never short of a statement 📣

Family: Crassulaceae · Pot diameter: 8.5 cm

Crassulaceae
Dark rosettes
Velvety texture
Dense cluster
Montane Asian species

Sinocrassula yunnanensis builds a dense colony of minute pointed rosettes that appear carved in deep green to almost black. A fine velvety surface absorbs glare, sharpening the geometry of every leaf and giving the cluster an unexpected sense of depth.

As it multiplies its growing points, it becomes a miniature dramatic landscape made from dozens of repeating stars. Its unusual dark palette brings powerful contrast to a succulent collection and rewards close viewing on smaller surfaces, all without visually overwhelming the space around it.

What makes it stand out

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

An almost-black palette

Deep green and charcoal tones introduce uncommon colour contrast.

Dozens of tiny rosettes

The cluster repeats the same pointed geometry at multiple scales.

A velvety matte surface

Fine hairs make the dark foliage appear even richer.

Why you’ll love it: it resembles a miniature dark rock garden and creates strong collector presence within the smallest footprint.

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

In your space

Where it looks its best

Its dark foliage is especially effective against pale stone, white ceramic or natural terracotta. Place it near eye level so the many small rosettes and velvety relief remain visible rather than reading as a single dark mass.

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.

Echeveria elegans — a silver rosette that creates crisp contrast.
Crassula rupestris — an upright stacked form with a compatible dry cycle.
Haworthia cooperi — translucent green tips against the matte surface.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright conditions with gentle direct sun, avoiding fierce summer midday exposure.

Watering

Water after the mix dries completely, with extra restraint in heat or cold.

Seasonal rhythm

Prefers mild to cool periods and slows during prolonged heat.

Pets & children

Ingestion safety is not adequately documented; keep it away from chewing.

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 abundant brightness for compact rosettes and deep colour. Gentle sun is beneficial after acclimation, but extreme summer exposure can scorch the foliage.

Correct watering

Wait until the entire root zone is dry, then water evenly. During intense heat or winter rest, slow uptake means the interval becomes noticeably longer.

Airflow and humidity

The dense cluster needs air movement between rosettes. Do not mist the velvety foliage, and remove dry leaves that can trap moisture at the base.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Activity is most dependable in mild seasons. Protect it from prolonged frost and shade it from extreme heat whenever development pauses.

Substrate

Use a fine-textured yet highly porous cactus-and-succulent mix. A shallow pot with an open drainage hole suits its low root system.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Wait about two months after using fresh Sybasoil. Then offer diluted Cactus & Succulent Focus only while the crowns are making firm new leaves.

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

An accepted Crassulaceae species

Sinocrassula yunnanensis is an accepted species in the small Asian genus Sinocrassula. Its name refers to Yunnan, a central part of its natural range.

Montane range in south-west China

It occurs naturally in south-central China, especially western Yunnan, as a perennial succulent in temperate montane settings and on rocky surfaces.

A species with variable colour

It is neither a hybrid nor a named cultivar. Very dark cultivated forms express natural and horticultural variation within the species.

From natural habitat to care: Rocky montane sites in Yunnan are bright, airy and often cooler than a typical tropical setting. The low cluster stores moisture in fleshy leaves but its roots do not tolerate stagnation, so cultivation combines a porous mix, mild temperatures and complete drainage.

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

The dark tone is not black pigment

Deep chlorophyll colour and anthocyanins combine visually to produce the near-black effect.

Fine hairs alter reflection

Microscopic hairs scatter incoming radiation and create the characteristic matte texture.

Offsets build a colony

New rosettes emerge near the base, gradually turning a single growing point into a dense cluster.

Flowering changes the silhouette

Slender flowering stems rise above the low rosettes and add temporary vertical movement.

Frequently asked questions

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

01Why is it becoming greener?

Colour is usually greener in lower brightness or fresh growth and deepens again gradually.

02Does it tolerate a heatwave?

It may slow markedly. Provide airflow, midday protection and very cautious watering while it rests.

03When should it be watered?

When the mix is dry to the bottom and the rosettes are actively developing.

04Why are lower leaves dropping?

A few old leaves are shed naturally. Soft dark leaves over a damp base call for a root check.

05Can the cluster be divided?

Yes, once individual rosettes have their own roots and division is performed during a mild active period.

06Is it a cultivar?

No. Sinocrassula yunnanensis is a natural botanical species with variable colour intensity.

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Sinocrassula yunnanensis 8.5cm

Sinocrassula yunnanensis 8.5cm

Sinocrassula yunnanensis

What makes it stand out

An almost-black palette

Dozens of tiny rosettes

A velvety matte surface

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Seasonal rhythm

Pets & children

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Airflow and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

An accepted Crassulaceae species

Montane range in south-west China

A species with variable colour

The dark tone is not black pigment

Fine hairs alter reflection

Offsets build a colony

Flowering changes the silhouette

Frequently asked questions

Sinocrassula yunnanensis 8.5cm — 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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