Description

💧 Watering
Like all succulents, it stores water in its fleshy leaves. In Malta’s humidity, less is more.
Summer: Water once the soil is completely dry (about every 10–14 days).
Winter: Water very sparingly—perhaps once a month.
The Golden Rule: If the leaves look wrinkled, it’s thirsty. If the stem feels soft or mushy, it’s drowning.

☀️ Light
It loves bright light. On a Maltese balcony, it can handle full sun, but it actually prefers “filtered” sunlight or a few hours of direct morning sun.

Tip: In the peak of July, the very edges of the “curls” might turn a reddish-purple. This isn’t a problem; it’s actually a “sun tan” (anthocyanin) that protects the plant from UV rays.

🍃 Foliage / Growth
The leaves are thick, waxy, and intricately contorted. It is a slow-growing shrub that eventually develops a thick, woody “trunk,” making it look like a natural bonsai. It rarely grows taller than 60–90 cm in a pot, making it very manageable for Maltese apartment terraces.

🪴 Potting Mix
Drainage is everything. Use a Cactus and Succulent mix, or take standard potting soil and mix it 50/50 with coarse sand, perlite, or local Maltese “żrar” (fine gravel). It loves terracotta pots because the porous clay helps the roots dry out faster.

🌿 Fertilizer
Very low maintenance. Feed it once or twice a year in the spring or early autumn with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Avoid feeding in the dead of winter when the plant is resting.

❌🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Toxic. Like most Crassula species, it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. It can cause vomiting and a slow heart rate. Because of its interesting texture, curious kittens might be tempted to bat at the curls, so keep it on a high shelf or a plant stand.

🌬️ Air Purifying
Great for indoors! Like many succulents, it’s efficient at improving indoor air quality. It’s a “clean” plant that doesn’t drop leaves or create a mess, making it perfect for an office desk or a bright living room.

💡 The “Maltese Summer” Advantage:
The ‘Curly Green’ is incredibly salt-tolerant. If you live in a seaside town, this is one of the few plants that won’t be bothered by the salty “mist” that comes off the Mediterranean during a storm.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.