How much humidity does Crassula 'Calico Kitten' like?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Crassula 'Calico Kitten'?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Crassula 'Calico Kitten'?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Crassula 'Calico Kitten' go dormant?

It’s common for Crassula 'Calico Kitten' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Crassula 'Calico Kitten' native to?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' is native to South Africa .

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Q: How often should I water my Crassula 'Calico Kitten'?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Crassula 'Calico Kitten' need?

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Crassula marginalis rubra. 'Variegata

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata'

Genus

Crassula

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Crassula 'Calico Kitten'

Water

How often to water your Crassula 'Calico Kitten'

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Atlanta, Georgia

41% Low

Growing Crassula 'Calico Kitten' in Atlanta right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Atlanta is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 33.5% ☀️

February 7th, 2023

Atlanta is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Atlanta is expected to increase by 33.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.8 megajoules of energy per m² p…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, Atlanta is getting an average of 6.9 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.8 total hours of daylig…

Light needs and placement for plant Crassula 'Calico Kitten': 1ft from a window

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Crassula 'Calico Kitten' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Crassula 'Calico Kitten'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crassula 'Calico Kitten': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crassula 'Calico Kitten' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Crassula 'Calico Kitten'

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 5th, 2023

The growing potential in Atlanta is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…