Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'

This rare plant, the Buddha's Temple is a true masterpiece of nature, celebrated for its mesmerizing geometric symmetry and architectural elegance. Its thick, heart-shaped leaves are tightly stacked to form a perfectly square, pagoda-like column that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. A slow-growing gem, this specimen develops a beautiful silvery-green hue, often accented by soft white or pale pink star-shaped flowers that emerge in dense clusters at its crown. Resilient and low-maintenance, this rare variety thrives in bright light and well-draining soil, making it a prized centerpiece for both novice and expert collectors.

• Origin & Hybridization: It is a laboratory-created hybrid first bred in 1959 by Myron Kimnach. It is a cross between Crassula pyramidalis and Crassula perfoliata var. minor (formerly C. falcata).
• Physical Appearance: It features heart-shaped, silvery-grey to greyish-green leaves that are densely stacked in four-sided columns. These columns typically grow up to 6–12 inches tall and approximately 1.6 inches wide.
• Flowering: The plant produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that are typically pale pink to nearly white. Blooming often occurs in spring and summer, though it can flower at other times under ideal conditions.
• Care Requirements:
  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Intense direct sun can scorch the leaves.
  • Water: Highly drought-tolerant; it requires infrequent but deep watering only when the soil is completely dry.
  • Soil: Needs extremely well-draining, gritty soil to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for this variety.