Crassula congesta Green Beans
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Crassula congesta is commonly known as Green Beans. A part of the Crassulaceae family, the plant grows erect with a single stem. It is a monocarpic succulent that bears good-looking flowers in shades of rose/mauve, pale yellow, and sometimes green, from late spring to early summer. The leaves are characterized by a soft silky appearance. The Green Bean succulent never grows beyond 4 inches. The winter-dormant plant is slightly frost-hardy and is a native to South Africa. This slow-growing plant grows best with filtered or partial sun.
Growth Rate
Green bean succulent is slow-growing.
Flowering
The succulent Green bean plant bears flowers in shades of rose/mauve, pale yellow, and sometimes green, from late spring to early summer.
Watering
Follow the typical watering needs of a succulent. The key to Crassula congesta care is the dry and soak method.
Soil
Go in for porous soil so that it drains off well.
Hardiness
This plant is slightly frost-hardy. Its hardiness zone is 10A - 11.
Light
For the best growth of this plant, it needs bright shade to full sun.
Propagation
Green bean succulents can be propagated best from seeds, offsets, and cuttings.
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| Blooming Season | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Green bean succulent |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower | Creamy white |
| Frost Tolerance | -1.1 – 1.7 °c |
| Growth Rate | - |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
| Height | 10-20 cm |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Crassula congesta |
| Shape | - |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |