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Bright light with 4-6 hours of sun daily. full sun (6 or more hours of sun hitting the leaves per day. South-facing window, no obstructions. Under grow lights, keep them 4-8 inches away for 12-14 hours) to partial sun works, but acclimate gradually to avoid leaf scorch. Indoors, a south-facing window is ideal. Insufficient light leads to etiolation.Light
Soak-and-dry: water thoroughly (water until it drains out the bottom. Empty the saucer after 30 minutes so the roots are not sitting in water), then let the soil dry out completely before watering again. In summer dormancy, water even less. Overwatering is fatal - err dry rather than wet, and never let it sit in standing water.Water
Low humidity is fine - this is a desert plant. Typical indoor air is suitable.Humidity
Optimal 15-25°C (59-77°F). Do not let it drop below 5°C (41°F). USDA zones 11a-11b. Bring indoors in winter in temperate climates.Temperature
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Arab’s Turban

Crassula hemisphaerica

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Crassula hemisphaerica is a dwarf succulent that tops out around 10–15 cm, forming one (occasionally two or three) tight hemispherical rosette of grey-green leaves packed so closely they almost look stacked. Small white or cream flowers appear on upright stalks up to 15 cm tall in spring, which is a pleasant bonus for a plant that earns its keep as a sculptural curiosity year-round.

Care Guide

How to grow Arab’s Turban

Light

Bright light with 4-6 hours of sun daily.

Water

Soak-and-dry: water thoroughly (water until

Humidity

Low humidity is fine - this is a desert plant.

Temperature

15-25°C

Soil

Fast-draining, gritty mix.

Propagation

Leaf cuttings, offsets, or seeds

Common Problems

Susceptible to mealybugs and fungal diseases.

Did You Know

Fun Facts

The species name 'hemisphaerica' is literally Latin for 'hemispherical' — named directly for the distinctive dome shape of its rosette.

Pet Safety

Toxic to pets

Not specifically listed as toxic by the ASPCA. Generally considered low-risk, but keep away from pets and children as a precaution since some Crassula relatives are toxic.

Sources

  1. Crassula hemisphaerica - World of Succulents (opens in new tab)Botanical Garden
  2. Crassula hemisphaerica Thunb. - Plants of the World Online (Kew Science) (opens in new tab)Botanical Garden
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  4. Crassula Hemisphaerica (Care Guide With Pictures) (opens in new tab)Reference
  5. Crassula hemisphaerica Thunb. — Plants of the World Online (Kew Science) (opens in new tab)Reference
  6. Crassula hemisphaerica — World of Succulents (opens in new tab)Reference
  7. How to Care for and Cultivate Crassula hemisphaerica - Succulent Zone (opens in new tab)Reference
  8. How to Care for and Cultivate Crassula hemisphaerica — Succulent Zone (opens in new tab)Reference
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