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Wine Cup (Crassula umbella)

Crassula umbella

Wine Cup (Crassula umbella)

Crassula umbella is an exquisite geophytic, winter-growing succulent native to South Africa, celebrated for its unique fused circular peltate leaves forming an upturned wine cup. During its winter growth cycle, delicate yellowish-green inflorescences emerge directly from the center of each cup. In summer, the foliage completely withers as the plant retreats into its subterranean tuber to withstand seasonal drought.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Bright, filtered sunlight or gentle direct morning sun; protect strictly from harsh, scorching midday rays.

💧 Watering Frequency

Soak thoroughly and allow soil to dry completely during the winter active period; cease watering entirely during summer dormancy once foliage dies back.

🏺 Soil Mix

70% Pumice, Lava Grit, and Zeolite + 30% Well-Draining Cactus Peat

❄️ Cold Tolerance

0°C (USDA Zone 10a)

🌱 Propagation Method

Tuber division in late summer/early autumn, seed sowing, or basal leaf/stem cuttings taken during active growth.

⚠️ Toxicity Warning

This plant contains toxic sap/compounds. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

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