Crassula 'Garnet Lotus' (Red Lotus Crassula, Crassula capitella hybrid)
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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. It’s 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, it’s 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 10°C
• 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 15°C 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 isn’t 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 – it’s perfect for succulent bowls, troughs, and mixed arrangements with Echeveria, Sedum, and Aloe.
How fast does it grow?
It’s 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.
All our plants are supplied in a plastic nursery pot
Shipping: We ship via DPD’s 24-hour tracked carbon neutral service.
Delivery times are 7-10 working days, but are usually much quicker. More details can be found here
We post all our plants to most of the UK, with the exceptions of the Islands of Scotland, the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of White, the Scilly Isles and the Channel Islands due to the high cost of shipping.
Measurements: The plant heights provided encompass the plant stem and the foliage length, along with the depth of the grow pot, which includes the living root system, and not just the portion of the plant that is visible above the soil level.
Although we strive to provide plants within the specified size range, there may be some instances where the plants supplied could be slightly smaller or larger than the size selected.
