Crassula ovata 'Minima'

Grow under glass in a standard cactus potting mix, containers may be moved outdoors in summer (minimum temperatures 5-7ºC). Water moderately when in growth, very sparingly when dormant. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times in the growing season. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown in early spring at 15-18ºC, or by softwood or leaf cuttings in spring or summer

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil

Generally disease-free