How to tell the difference between Crassula 'Tom Thumb', variegated Crassula 'Tom Thumb', and Crassula perforata? Read this and you'll get it instantly

These three succulents - Crassula 'Tom Thumb', variegated Crassula 'Tom Thumb', and Crassula perforata - look very similar, but look closely and the differences are actually quite big. Let's go through them together below.

Crassula 'Tom Thumb'

Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Crassula. Because of its brilliant color it is also called "wax crayon". Its leaves are more pointed, with an obvious triangular feel, and the shiny opposite leaves give a somewhat four-pointed-star look.

Compared with Crassula perforata, Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is more tender and greener in color (note that states vary), with triangular leaves; its overall form is on the same scale as Crassula perforata, just a tiny bit smaller.

Variegated Crassula 'Tom Thumb'

Variegated Crassula 'Tom Thumb' is simply Crassula 'Tom Thumb' with variegation. Its color is a bit paler than that of Crassula 'Tom Thumb', but the colors are more varied.

Crassula perforata

Compared with Crassula 'Tom Thumb', Crassula perforata has rounder leaves, giving the feel of a little square tower. The leaves are plump and rounded with obvious curves; when water and nutrients are plentiful the leaves become even fuller and the leaf tips are no longer obvious.

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