ENGLISH:Tom Thumb AFRIKAANS (Afrikaans):Klein Duimpje
Description:Crassula cv. Tom Thumb (syn. 'Klein Duimpje') is a miniature, pagoda-like branching crassula, that looks like a mini, compact 'Necklace' or Crassula perforata variety. Even though regarded as a common crassula, that does not prevent it from being one of the most exquisite. It originates from a chance cross between Crassula rupestris (ssp. rupestris) and Crassula rupestris ssp. marnieriana and was found by W. J. Ruysch, The Netherlands. When in flower the plant is is only 10-12 cm in height, but grows well and should prove an interesting and worth while addition to any crassula collection. Produces tiny heads of many mall star-shaped white flowers in winter if they are given proper conditions of temperature. There is also a variegated mutant called Crassula 'Pastel'. Leaves: Tiny only about 5 x 4 mm, grass green, very thick and packed tightly in opposing ranks along the stem with the triangular tips outlined with a row of light maroon or red spotting especially in bright light. Internodes not visible. Stem: Erect or semi-erect, wiry, thickly covered with leaves, 10-15(-20) cm tall and nicely branched. Flowers: Tiny star-shaped, delicate, white, sweet-scented flowers appear in clusters at the top of the plant in winter.
