The crassula tom thumb succulent, also known as the “klein duimpje” is a very unique, beautiful, popular succulent that every single succulent lover should grow.
This succulent has very unique leaves which makes this succulent a great indoor or outdoor garden decoration. It has green leaves shaped like a triangle that stack up on each other on each stem.
The crassula tom thumb grows very quickly, and it can grow indoors or outdoors. It likes full sun to partial shade, and it can grow in any location just as long it’s warm outside.
It’s not cold hardy, it will not survive in cold weather, so don’t bother growing it outdoors in the winter because it will certainly die. This succulent will grow all the way up to 6 inches tall.
The crassula tom thumb succulent is very easy to grow and care for. By the end of this article you will know the exact grow and care requirements for growing this beautiful unique succulent known as the crassula tom thumb.
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USE CRASSULA TOM THUMB SOIL
This soil is the most perfect soil for the Crassula Tom Thumb. This succulent soil has 2 of the fastest draining ingredients out there sand and perlite. Sand and perlite will protect your Crassula Tom Thumb from root rot. Root rot is known as the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die and it happens a lot.
This soil will help your Crassula Tom Thumb grow healthy, happy, and of course protect it from root rot which is much needed. This soil is also loaded with 60+ minerals and nutrients from seaweed fertilizer. Your Crassula Tom Thumb will grow bigger, faster, and stronger in this soil because it will be absorbing many nutrients from the seaweed in the soil.
This is amazing soil for your Crassula Tom Thumb and you should definitely consider it when growing this succulent. Your Crassula Tom Thumb will just simply love it and will grow super healthy, faster, bigger, and happier when grown in this soil.
WATERING
You should water your crassula tom thumb succulent once a week and once a week only. This is the perfect/safest amount for growing healthy and happy crassula tom thumb succulents.
Make sure you do not overwater your crassula tom thumb succulent. If you overwater it then the soil will stay wet for several days, and root rot will appear.
Again root rot is the #1 most common reason why a succulent will die, and it happens because you will overwater a succulent. Overwatering symptoms would be mushy leaves, molding, rotting, and a dying looking succulent. Basically the same root rot symptoms that were mentioned in the soil requirements.
This is why once a week and once a week only is the safest and the perfect amount of watering for your crassula tom thumb succulent.
Make sure you don’t underwater your succulent as well, those symptoms would be dry/wrinkled leaves. If your succulent has dried/wrinkled leaves then feel the soil with your finger and if it’s dry then go ahead and water your succulent.
It’s important to keep track of the exact last time you watered your crassula tom thumb succulent. This is important because if a watering issue does occur then you will know why these symptoms are occuring. Once you know the reason then definitely take action and care for your succulent immediately.
POT
You should grow your crassula tom thumb succulent in the correct size succulent pots, and in succulent pots with a drainage hole. If you bought a 2 inch crassula tom thumb succulent then use a 2-3 inch size succulent pot. If you bought a 4 inch crassula tom thumb succulent then use a 4-5 inch one.
It is also very important to use a succulent pot with a drainage hole. If your succulent pot does not have a drainage hole then your succulent may sit in a wet puddle for several days.
As we have mentioned, root rot will occur if your succulent sits in a wet puddle for several days. A drainage hole helps solve this simply because it drains all of the water out, and this helps keep the soil very dry.
If your succulent pot doesn’t have a drainage hole don’t worry, we have an article on how to grow succulents in pots without drainage holes.
Also pick a succulent pot that you think is unique! Your crassula tom thumb succulent will look great in any style pot that you use!
LIGHT
Your crassula tom thumb succulent should get at least 6 hours of sunlight every single day. This is the perfect amount of light for this succulent to produce it’s amazing colors.
This succulent needs it’s sun and a good amount of it. If it doesn’t get enough then it will lack its beautiful colors and will look a bit pale.
However, make sure this succulent doesn’t get too much sun. Too much sun will give it a sunburn and also dry its leaves. This isn’t good for your succulent and will definitely cause health issues.
When growing indoors you must give this succulent its light. A very common problem when growing succulents indoors is the process of etiolation. Etiolation occurs when a succulent doesn’t get enough light, so it begins to stretch or grow tall.
It begins to stretch or grow tall because it’s craving any source of light so it begins to stretch to find any source it can. This isn’t good for a succulent because it can stretch too much and possibly snap in half and will kill the succulent.
This is why you must give your crassula tom thumb succulent at least 6 hours of sunlight each and every day for healthy and happy growing.
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COMMON GROWING PROBLEMS
Overwatering:
To prevent overwatering, make sure to keep track of when was the last time you watered your crassula tom thumb succulent. If your crassula tom thumb succulent looks like it is rotting, or looks sad/unhealthy then root rot may have appeared. Root rot happens when you overwater, and you must take action immediately.
For more information on root rot and how to prevent and get rid of it, visit our article.
Lack Of Sunlight:
Make sure your crassula tom thumb succulent gets enough sunlight, at least 6 hours per day. Lack of sunlight will make your crassula tom thumb succulent look pale, and not green. Lack of sunlight will also make your crassula tom thumb succulent grow slower than usual.
Under watering:
Make sure your crassula tom thumb succulent plant gets enough water. If your crassula tom thumb succulent looks dry, or its leaves are wrinkled then it is under watered for sure. Dry/wrinkled
leaves are common signs of an underwatered succulents and you must water it asap.
That’s it!
The crassula tom thumb succulent is a very unique, beautiful, and popular succulent that every succulent lover needs to grow.
With its unique shaped leaves and its beautiful colors, this succulent will make the most beautiful indoor or outdoor garden decoration.
The crassula tom thumb succulent is very easy to grow and care for and now you know the exact requirements to do so!
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