Looking for something compact but eye-catching? Crassula ‘Garnet Lotus’ is a beautifully structured succulent with rosettes that flush deep red when grown in bright light. Its a striking hybrid in the Crassula family sculptural, geometric, and ideal for smaller spaces that need a bold accent.
This rare variety forms tight, lotus-like clusters of stacked leaves in deep green to rich garnet, depending on light levels. Each plant is unique, and colours may vary slightly depending on the season and light exposure. At only 14cm tall, its perfect for shelves, desktops, and sunny windowsills.
Plant Size
Pot diameter: 8.5cm
Height: Approx. 14cm
Naturally compact and slow-growing
Where Garnet Lotus Comes From
Crassulas are native to Southern Africa, and this hybrid is bred for its compact form and colour-changing foliage. Like most Crassulas, it thrives in dry, rocky environments with high light and well-draining soil.
Styling Your Garnet Lotus Succulent
This succulent looks amazing in a small, shallow ceramic or terracotta pot perfect for grouping with other Crassulas or Echeverias. It adds a splash of colour to windowsills, desktops, or shelves, and thrives in minimalist, modern, or desert-inspired styling.
Crassula ‘Garnet Lotus’ Care Guide
Light: Bright light to full sun brings out its red tones
Water: Water sparingly only when the soil is completely dry
Soil: Free-draining cactus or succulent mix
Temperature: Keep above 10C
Feeding: Feed in spring/summer with a diluted cactus fertiliser or our Organic Tropical Plant Food (used sparingly)
Indoor or Outdoor?
This plant is happiest indoors in the UK, but it can go outside in summer if temperatures stay above 15C and the pot is kept dry. It thrives in conservatories, windowsills, and greenhouses where light is strong.
Why We Love Garnet Lotus!
Unique stacked leaf structure like a miniature sculpture
Changes colour with light rich reds in sunshine
Low-maintenance and beginner-friendly
Perfect for small spaces and plant shelf styling
Is Crassula Toxic?
Mildly toxic if ingested best kept out of reach of pets and children.
Garnet Lotus FAQs
Why isnt mine red?
The intensity of the red colour depends on sunlight. More sun = deeper red. In lower light, it may stay greener, but still beautiful.
Can I grow this with other succulents?
Absolutely its perfect for succulent bowls, troughs, and mixed arrangements with Echeveria, Sedum, and Aloe.
How fast does it grow?
Its a slow grower part of the appeal. Expect gradual changes and new offsets over time.
Need care advice? Visit our Houseplant Blog for succulent styling tips and watering guides.
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