calico kitten
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A perennial succulent to 10cm tall, with brittle, trailing stems clothed with small, fleshy, grey-green leaves with red margins. Tiny starry white flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- calico kitten (Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis)
- Genus
- Crassula
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of calico kitten
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of calico kitten
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calico kitten care guide
- Water thoroughly then fully dry substrate before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly then fully dry substrate before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem or leaf cuttings
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. From spring to autumn, water moderately, avoiding wetting the leaves, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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