Propeller Plant

Crassula Falcata

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Overview

Crassula falcata, commonly known as the Airplane Plant or Propeller Plant, is an eye-catching succulent noted for its unique, propeller-like leaves that are arranged in overlapping pairs. These gray-green leaves can reach up to 2 inches long, and in summer, it produces striking red flowers. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, requiring minimal water. Ideal for xeriscapes, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and width.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — Ideal for xeriscapes, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and width; shrub / succulent with red blooms, image 46

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — propeller-like leaves that are arranged in overlapping pairs; red flowers in the garden

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — These gray-green leaves can reach up to 2 inches long, and in summer, it produces striking red flowers; it thrives in

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — adding an exuberant splash of color.<br><br>Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot; bright red flowers that

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, requiring minimal water; or as a striking container

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — Ideal for xeriscapes, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and width; shrub / succulent with red blooms

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — commonly referred to as Airplane Plant or Propeller Plant; ideal for xeriscapes, it reaches up to 18 inches in height and

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — is a distinctive succulent notable for its fascinating foliage and bold flowers; propeller-like leaves that are gray-green

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — this evergreen plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and performs best in full to partial sun exposure; shrub / succulent

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — Typically reaching a modest height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread; commonly referred to as Airplane Plant or

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — Crassula falcata is ideal for adding texture and visual interest to rock gardens; the leaves grow in overlapping pairs

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — or as a striking container specimen.<br><br>Characterized by thick; commonly known as the Airplane Plant or Propeller Plant

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — propeller-like leaves that are gray-green in color; is a distinctive succulent notable for its fascinating foliage and

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — the leaves grow in overlapping pairs that are roughly 2 to 4 inches in length; these fleshy leaves are arranged in a

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — These fleshy leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern, creating a sculptural appeal; is an eye-catching succulent noted for

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — bright red flowers that stand erect above the foliage; this evergreen plant thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11 and performs

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — red flowers in the garden; propeller-like leaves that are arranged in overlapping pairs

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — shrub / succulent with red blooms; typically reaching a modest height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — shrub / succulent for full or half; adding an exuberant splash of color.<br><br>Well-drained soil is essential to prevent

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — commonly known as the Airplane Plant or Propeller Plant; these gray-green leaves can reach up to 2 inches, image 41

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — is an eye-catching succulent noted for its unique; crassula falcata is ideal for adding texture and visual, image 42

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — propeller-like leaves that are arranged in overlapping pairs; red flowers in the garden, image 43

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — These gray-green leaves can reach up to 2 inches long, and in summer, it produces striking red flowers; it, image 44

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade, requiring minimal water; or as a striking, image 45

Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — is a distinctive succulent notable for its fascinating foliage and bold flowers; propeller-like leaves that, image 48

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