Rattlesnake Tail, Wurmplakkie
Scientific Name: Crassula barklyi N. E. Brown
Synonym: Crassula teres
Family: Crassulaceae
Crassula barklyi at the Huntington Gardens in early July
Heat Tolerance: Avoid direct sunlight in summer in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Western coast of South Africa to Namibia
Growth Habits: Stems covered with packed leaves, slowly up to 3 inches long
Watering Needs: Light water in summer
Crassula barklyi is a winter grower, keep it dry in summer, in a light cool area, and avoid touching it or moving it.
Occasionally spelled 'barkleyi'.
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