Crassula ‘Tarantula’

Crassula ‘Tarantula’ is a compact, clustering succulent grown for its fresh green rosettes and finely haired, almost furry stems. It stays small and neat, which makes it a brilliant windowsill plant and an easy first step into the world of cacti and succulents.

Origins

Crassula come from South Africa, where they shrug off bright sun and long dry spells. ‘Tarantula’ is a cultivated selection prized for its dense, spidery clusters of growth.

How to care for it

Give it the brightest spot you can, ideally with a few hours of direct sun to keep the growth tight and coloured up. Let the compost dry out fully between waterings, then soak and let it drain. It is happy in normal room warmth and average humidity, so there is no need to mist. Pot it into a free draining succulent substrate and keep it above 5C over winter. For more low effort greenery, browse the full houseplants range.