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Crinkle-Leaf Plant

Adromischus Cristatus

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Overview

Adromischus cristatus, commonly known as Crinkle-Leaf Plant, is a succulent prized for its distinctive wavy, crest-like foliage. With its compact size, rarely exceeding 6 inches in height and spread, it's ideal for small spaces and container gardens. This drought-tolerant species requires minimal maintenance and thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sunlight. Its textured leaves add unique visual interest to rockeries or mixed succulent arrangements.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Arid
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a charming succulent that adds a unique texture to garden compositions
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — it's ideal for small spaces and container gardensCrinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — rarely exceeding 6 inches in height and spreadCrinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a succulent prized for its distinctive wavyCrinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Its textured leaves add unique visual interest to rockeries or mixed succulent arrangementsCrinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Originating from South AfricaCrinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Characterized by its fleshy+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
0.25–0.06 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Arid

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Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a charming succulent that adds a unique texture to garden compositions
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — it's ideal for small spaces and container gardens
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — rarely exceeding 6 inches in height and spread
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a succulent prized for its distinctive wavy
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Its textured leaves add unique visual interest to rockeries or mixed succulent arrangements
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Originating from South Africa
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — Characterized by its fleshy
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — especially suited for xeriscaping or rock gardens
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and prefers a climate with minimal frosts
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — commonly known as Crinkle-Leaf Plant
Adromischus Cristatus
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