crassula capitella picturata

Native to the coastal areas of South Africa, Crassula capitella picturata thrives on sandy slopes and granite outcrops. It is a perennial polycarpic species, exhibiting intensified red pigmentation under high sunlight, which is unusual compared to predominantly green Crassula species. Leaves linear-lanceolate, 3-5 cm long, arranged in compact spiral rosettes with thin red margins. Color shifts from light green to deep red in summer, featuring darker veins.