{"product_id":"crassula-tenelli-d11cm-15cm","title":"Crassula tenelli (Velvety Crassula) H15 cm | Pot Ø11 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"crassula-tenelli\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌞 Bright light in partial shade • 💧 Very infrequent watering • ✨ Ultra easy care • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H15 cm | Pot Ø11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrassula tenelli\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and graphic succulent with thick, slightly fuzzy bluish-silver green leaves arranged in a tight spiral around sturdy stems. Its harmonious and minimalist silhouette makes it a decorative plant in its own right — precise, orderly, without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the rocky soils of southern Africa, it belongs to the large family of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-suculentas\"\u003ecacti and succulents\u003c\/a\u003e, known for their drought resistance. Its velvety foliage and minimal care needs make it an excellent candidate for our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-sin-mantenimiento\"\u003eselection of low-maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrassula tenelli\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys abundant filtered light — the more it receives, the more its foliage develops its characteristic silvery and velvety reflections. It tolerates partial shade but gradually loses its compactness in insufficient light, with stems stretching toward the light. To find the best location, refer to our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003eeasy plants for urban apartments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light — east or west windowsill, bright living room or office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle direct morning sun, sheltered outdoor areas from April to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense direct afternoon sun behind glass that burns the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–28 °C, minimum 10 °C in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-draining — cactus soil or universal soil + sand and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the shade, density, and arrangement of leaves naturally vary depending on light and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all succulents, Crassula tenelli stores water in its thick leaves — it easily withstands several weeks without watering. Yellowing or softening leaves almost always indicate overwatering, never underwatering, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003ecauses of yellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very infrequent — only when the substrate is completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about every 2 weeks in summer; once a month in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e room temperature water, preferably non-calcareous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot must have drainage holes, empty saucer after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted cactus fertilizer, once every 6 to 8 weeks in spring-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: watering frequency naturally varies depending on pot size, ambient temperature, and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft texture and silvery gray-green tones of \u003cstrong\u003eCrassula tenelli\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally harmonize with raw materials and minimalist atmospheres. To create a coherent mini succulent garden, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-suculentas-de-interior\"\u003eselection of indoor succulents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a mini succulent garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gasteria-hibrido-aurora-11cm-15cm\"\u003eGasteria Hybrid Aurora\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aloe-spider-o10-5-h15\"\u003eAloe Spider\u003c\/a\u003e for a trio of distinct textures and shapes — the spiral velvet of the Crassula, the spotted leaves of the Gasteria, and the spiky rosettes of the Aloe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn a desk or shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e its compact H15 cm size fits easily in a small space — place it in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-lago-redonda-crema-7cm\"\u003eLago cream decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e whose neutral shade highlights the silvery reflections of the foliage without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn contrasting shapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aloe\"\u003eAloe\u003c\/a\u003e with long pointed leaves and a trailing \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sedum-tornado-planta-suculenta-colgante-11cm-15cm\"\u003eSedum Tornado\u003c\/a\u003e — the compact, soft spiral of the Crassula, the upright rosette of the Aloe, and the hanging stems of the Sedum create a trio with three very different forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an open terrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it on a bed of light gravel with some raw stones — the contrast between the velvety leaves and the mineral substrate creates a zen and clean composition. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite relief decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e to enhance the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust the velvety foliage with a soft brush:\u003c\/strong\u003e the slightly fuzzy leaves accumulate dust that dulls their silvery appearance — a soft brush every 3 to 4 weeks is enough; a damp cloth would damage the velvety texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate easily in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a leaf or stem segment placed on dry substrate roots quickly — it is one of the easiest succulents to multiply using \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003ecutting techniques\u003c\/a\u003e, ideal for creating mini collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid overly humid rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike tropical plants, Crassula does not tolerate high ambient humidity — avoid bathrooms or humid kitchens to prevent stem rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrassula tenelli\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet Crassula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crassulaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H15 cm | Pot Ø11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very infrequent — allow substrate to dry completely between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Graphic \/ Zen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, slightly velvety bluish-silver green leaves in a spiral, very drought resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The shade, density, and arrangement of leaves naturally vary depending on light and season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237149520137,"sku":"16079","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crassula-tenelli-plante-succulente-graphique-o11cm-15cm-verdeia-7709374.jpg?v=1775230471","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/crassula-tenelli-d11cm-15cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}