Crassula ’Buddha’s Temple’ is belonging to Crassulaceae (Crassula – Stonecrop) family. This succulent family contains almost 200 species from Asia, Australia, mainly South Africa and Mozambique.

Crassula ’Buddha’s Temple is not a true species; it is a hybrid created by Myron W. Kimnach (American horticulturist) in 1959. It results from the cross between Crassula pyramidalis and Crassula perfoliata var. minor (formerly known as Crassula falcata). This is an unusual, evergreen, eye-catching plant with upward facing leaves that resemble a Buddha’s temple (Pagoda). Plant will reach around 15 cm tall, producing branches from the sides. Leaves are flat, heart-shaped, silvery-grey to greyish-green, and covered with a powdery coating which is rubbed off by water or touch. Leaves densely stacked and folded up at the edges, forming a usually square-shaped column. There are also 5 or 6 angled forms of this hybrid. Flowers are generally pink or sometimes white and appear in compact rounded clusters, usually in spring and summer.

Crassula ’Buddha’s Temple prefers full sun to partial shade, however in hot climates direct sun, may burn the leaves. It is not particular of soil pH but needs porous soil for good drainage. Too much water spoiled the plant, especially water should be reduced in winter months. Plant thrives in a warm climate, may withstand temperatures as low as -4 °C at dry condition. In a chilly climate, this crassula preferable to be grown at indoors.

Crassula ’Buddha’s Temple produced by leaves or stem cuttings. They can also be grown from seeds and offsets. Leaves cuttings must make at the base of the leaf. The plant is toxic if ingested. After growing for several years, plant tend to become untidy and should be cut short or restarted from cuttings. Crassulas are sensitive to mealy bugs. Once it loses water, plant become difficult to support itself (the rooting system is not as strong as other succulents), it needs some anchor stones to bind them in place.Use in Landscape: Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ is an architectural succulent. It is fairly drought tolerant, can be used in rock or cacti gardens if the climate is suitable. If there is too much sun, the colour of the plant may turn to red, but this is not a big problem. Plant is commonly grown in pots as a houseplant.