How to Grow and Care for Crassothonna

The little pickles is a popular sun-loving tender succulent native to South Africa. The common name 'little pickles' comes from its pickle-like leaves. Thanks to the leaves that spiral grow on a reddish or purple stem, the plant has gotten another name: ruby necklace.

Crassothonna cylindrica is a robust succulent, featuring thick, cylindrical leaves that spiral around its short, sturdy stem. Its leaves' waxy coating and water-storing capabilities reflect an adaptation to arid environments. Small, yellow flowers crown the plant, contrasting with its blue-green foliage—a flourish that makes it eye-catching in rockeries or drought-resistant gardens.

Crassothonna sedifolia is a succulent perennial with fleshy, bluish-green leaves that resemble stones - a feature aiding water retention and survival in arid environments. Its daisy-like, vibrant yellow flowers bloom atop slender stems, contrasting starkly with the foliage and attracting various pollinators. Crassothonna sedifolia thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, showcasing a striking adaptation to its typically harsh, Mediterranean habitat.

Crassothonna alba is a succulent shrub with fleshy, glaucous leaves and a robust, upright habit. Its white, daisy-like flowers contrast with the silvery foliage, attracting pollinators. Adapted to arid conditions, crassothonna alba stores water within its thick leaves, allowing it to thrive in hot, dry environments. This water-wise strategy makes crassothonna alba both an ecological wonder and a desirable garden plant.