Crassula marnieriana (Jade Necklace)

Crassula marnieriana is a distinctive succulent species native to South Africa, instantly recognizable by its tightly stacked, triangular leaves that form dense chains along trailing or ascending stems. The thick, gray green to blue green leaves overlap like pagoda tiles or a necklace, often developing red margins when exposed to bright light or mild stress. Plants branch freely with age and create sculptural cascades, making them especially attractive in hanging containers or shallow bowls where the patterned stems can spill over the edges.

Crassula marnieriana grows best in bright light with some direct sun, which keeps the internodes short and enhances leaf color. It requires a very well drained soil mix and careful watering, allowing the substrate to dry completely between waterings to prevent stem rot. Small, star shaped flowers in pale white to pink may appear in winter or early spring on mature plants, though flowering is secondary to its architectural foliage. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9-11, with minimum temperatures around 25 30F; light frost may be tolerated if kept dry, but prolonged cold requires protection or container cultivation.