Red Pagoda
(Crassula corymbulosa)
Red Pagoda (Crassula corymbulosa)
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Nicola van Berkel
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Photo by: Nicola van Berkel | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nicola van Berkel | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-03-22T10:59:34-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Crassula corymbulosa, commonly known as Red Pagoda, is an evergreen succulent native to the rocky outcrops and slopes of South Africa and Namibia. It typically grows to a height of 0.7 feet (0.2 meters) and a width of 0.4 feet (0.1 meters). This plant is characterized by its striking pagoda-shaped, red-tinged leaves that become more intense in color when exposed to sunlight. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers during the summer and fall, which add to its ornamental value.
Red Pagoda is valued for its unique geometric leaf arrangement and vibrant coloration, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, succulent collections, and as a ground cover in xeriscapes. It is also used in container plantings where its form can be appreciated up close. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, thriving in full sun with very low to low water needs and well-draining soil. While it is drought-tolerant, it is sensitive to frost and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it is crucial to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Red Pagoda is valued for its unique geometric leaf arrangement and vibrant coloration, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, succulent collections, and as a ground cover in xeriscapes. It is also used in container plantings where its form can be appreciated up close. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, thriving in full sun with very low to low water needs and well-draining soil. While it is drought-tolerant, it is sensitive to frost and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it is crucial to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Succulent
- Height: 0.5-0.7 feet
- Width: 0.286-0.4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and slopes in South Africa and Namibia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Crassula corymbulosa, Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora, Aloe pertusa, Crassula caffraria, Crassula corymbulosa var. lanceolata, Crassula corymbulosa var. major, Crassula nuda, Crassula rhodogyna, Crassula triebneri
GBIF Accepted Name: Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora (Thunb.) Toelken