Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda Village’

Crassula capitella ‘Red Pagoda Village’ has sharply triangular, opposing leaf pairs ranging in hue from bright green to deep crimson decrease in size toward the top of each stem, truly mimicking the appearance of an architectural pagoda! Almost mesmerizing in their growth habit, especially as the plant begins to produce offsets and form a dense clump, Red Pagoda Village will make an eye-catching and low-growing addition to any succulent collection even forming a unique outdoor groundcover in frost-free regions above Zone 10!

Like all brightly hued succulents, Red Pagoda Village will best live up to its name when exposed to high levels of bright sunlight, while partially shady conditions will cause it to revert to its green base tone and may subject it to etiolating. Porous soil, adequate pot drainage, and ample airflow will contribute to good plant health, as will a thorough but infrequent watering schedule. Care should also be taken not to pour water directly over the plant, but rather onto the soil surface, to help avoid trapped moisture between the leaves which could predispose the plant to rot and pests.

During the spring months, small white blooms will emerge from the tip of each stem, adding another layer of contrast to this already remarkable variety.