Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' [small]

$9.99

SKU:S2JY2278

Product Details

Highlights

Crassula 'Buddha's Temple': This amazing succulent is extremely rare and slow growing. It has a mesmerizing form of stacked leaves, somewhat resembling a pagoda. We grew these with special care from tissue culture for one full year in the greenhouse to get them to their current size, which is still only a few inches tall.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a small vertically growing plant that does not fill the diameter of the 2.0" pot. It will get larger over time with proper care. Do not over-water or expose to full, outdoor sun.

SPECIAL RETURN POLICY: We will not accept returns, send replacements, or refund this product if the reason is "size is too small".

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Full Crassula Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?

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Questions & Answers

Popular Questions

4 years ago

I'm in 9B. I have an enclosed atrium. It gets filtered light with 40% shade cloth. Can I grow Buddhas Temple?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Thanks for your question,

At Mountain Crest Gardens, we don't differentiate between the 'a' and 'b' hardiness zones so plants that are "on the edge" get thrown into one zone or another. Budda's temple is hardy to zone 9b, even though we call it zone 10 on our website. Just don't let it get below 25F.

Budda's temple can get burned by the sun so the 40% shade cloth seems like a great idea. It sounds like you're all set up to grow budda's temple! I hope this helps!

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3 years ago

Can you grow the Buhhda Temple under grow lights?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

Yes you can!

I recommend using a simple, full spectrum, white grow light. Look for one that produces between 300-800 lumens per square foot and hang the light 6" to 12" above your C. 'Budda's Temple'. You'll want to run this grow light for about 12 hours a day.

Check out the link below to see our complete grow light guide!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...

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1 year ago

We got one last month and it is doing great but how can we pot it and keep it from falling over?

1 year ago • Staff Answer

A Buddha's Temple that's getting enough sunlight should be able to stand upright on its own. If you're starting to see gaps growing between the leaves, your plant is likely stretching for light and should be moved to a sunnier spot. If you're unsure, feel free to email us a photo at info@mountaincrestgardens.com along with the following info:

Growing conditions (full sun, part sun, filtered sun, indoors, outdoors, etc.)
Soil used for planting
Watering schedule
Does the container have a hole for drainage?

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3 years ago

What does limited and exclusive mean?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

Hi there!

The limited tag just means that we don't have a whole lot of that plant, and propagating it takes a lot of time. Plants with the limited tag can only be ordered once per order. In other words, you can only order one of them at a time.

The exclusive tag means that we're the only major outfit that sells that particular plant. You may be able to find an Etsy or Ebay listing, but no major nurseries are selling it, with the exception of us. These plants are rare, and typically exciting, but they're going to be a bit pricey.

I hope this all helps!

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4 years ago

What kind of soil should I use with succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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4 years ago

When should I plant my succulents after they arrive?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.

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4 years ago

Do I need to fertilize succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.

Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength

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4 years ago

How to water succulents?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.

HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS

Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…

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4 years ago

How much sun / light do succulents need?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.

LOW INDOOR LIGHT

Can grow indoors without direct sun.
Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…

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4 years ago

When will this variety be available?

4 years ago • Staff Answer

Many succulent varieties are only available seasonally because of their growing and propagation cycles. During the growing season, we can usually restock sets and trays weekly. Most individual plants will go in and out of stock through the seasons, but they are also restocked weekly when available. Thursday is usually the best day of the week for finding plants in stock. Spring and Summer are generally the best seasons for availability.

Any product that is out of stock has an "Email me when a product is back in stock" button (shown above). Click the button and enter your email to be notified when it's available again. If this button isn't appearing, the plant may have very recently sold out - check back after a short while and the button should appear.