Crassula perforata. Illustrative depiction
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Enlarge plate ↗Range and subdivision
The species is native to South Africa, from the southern Cape region to KwaZulu-Natal. POWO accepts the nominate subspecies and Crassula perforata subsp. kougaensis. [2-WWW]
The pendent cliff form
Crassula perforata subsp. kougaensis has pendent shoots densely covered in leaves. Their arrangement gives the leafy axes a four-angled outline. The SANBI account documents this form on exposed north-facing sandstone cliffs at Kouga Dam. Yellowish flowers appear in elongated or rounded inflorescences. This description applies specifically to the cliff-dwelling subspecies. [18-WWW]
Cultivation under cover
RHS recommends a sunny position and freely draining compost with extra grit. Water moderately during growth and sparingly during dormancy. The H2 rating requires protection from freezing. Stem or leaf cuttings can be rooted in spring. [1-WWW]