| Common Name | Hairy Ice Plant Crassula |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Mesembryanthoides |
| Variety | hispida |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Blooming | Foliage plant, occasional small star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer under high light conditions. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green with silver hairs |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Specialized cactus/succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content for rapid drainage
Water only when soil is completely dry. Reduce significantly during dormancy (winter). Avoid wetting the hairy leaves directly.
Requires bright indirect to direct sunlight; avoid scorching midday heat in summer, full exposure in winter
Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer), withhold entirely in Autumn/Winter
Remove dead leaves at base and trim leggy stems to maintain compact form
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