A curious hybrid forming tight stacked columns of grey-green folded leaves resembling a tiered pagoda, topped with dense heads of tiny white to pink flowers. A prized collector's oddity.
At a glance
- Plant type: Succulent
- Mature size: 15 cm H × 10 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Buddha's Temple
Botanically, Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' is a slow-growing succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 15 cm tall and 10 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. White and pink flowers appear in autumn.
Where to grow Buddha's Temple
Buddha's Temple suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
Buddha's Temple does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Buddha's Temple handles dry conditions well once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Buddha's Temple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Buddha's Temple in the garden
Buddha's Temple earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Buddha's Temple with species that also favour very drought tolerant and Mediterranean climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Buddha's Temple
Plant Sale lists Buddha's Temple as potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
