{"product_id":"crassula-cristata-20cm-12cm-pot","title":"Crassula Cristata 20cm 12cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrassula cristata, commonly known as the Crested Crassula, is a striking succulent appreciated for its unique, fan-shaped, crested foliage that adds a sculptural quality to any plant collection. This cultivar typically features dense, coral-like grey-green leaves that form intricate rosettes, creating a tactile and visually engaging texture. Its compact growth habit and architectural structure allow it to perform reliably within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges, making it a popular choice for both retail and commercial interiors due to its distinctive aesthetic and dependable cultivation qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Crassula cristata is characterised by its crested, undulating form and a muted grey-green colour that holds a subtle, powdery texture. It exhibits a compact, low-growing habit that is ideal for creative merchandising displays and easily fits on standard 12cm pot benches. Adaptable to a variety of indoor light conditions, it performs best in bright, indirect light but tolerates moderate shade. Crassula cristata is drought-tolerant and resilient to inconsistent watering regimes, making it well-suited to varied retail and commercial care routines. The plant requires minimal maintenance, with occasional trimming sufficient for handling and presentation, which supports efficient stock rotation and display. Additionally, its sculptural form maintains visual interest over time, enhancing merchandising appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers appreciate Crassula cristata for its consistent performance and commercial reliability across multiple production batches, which ensures uniformity for wholesale plant supply. While the crested foliage shows some natural variation in shape and texture, this managed trait enhances unique appeal without compromising supply standardisation. It is a versatile option for different retail environments, interiorscape projects, and commercial plant schemes, meeting the design and durability expectations of trade houseplants. Furthermore, Crassula cristata remains continuously relevant within core trade ranges due to its distinctive form and ease of cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrassula cristata is frequently placed on houseplant benches in garden centres where its distinctive texture attracts consumer interest. It also performs well in office environments, adding a sculptural feature to desk and communal areas thanks to its compact size and low maintenance needs. In commercial interiors, it is valued for its sculptural aesthetic that enhances contemporary planting schemes in reception areas or breakout zones. The plant’s manageable size and texture also lend themselves well to gift-ready ranges, appealing to customers seeking distinctive yet easy-care plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar offers good shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, tolerating variable temperature and moisture levels with minimal quality loss. It is suitable for volume and repeat wholesale supply due to straightforward propagation and consistent growth characteristics. Handling and transport are facilitated by the plant’s compact form and sturdy leaves, reducing damage during logistics. At point of sale, Crassula cristata presents with uniform crested foliage that provides a high-impact display, supporting attractive merchandising and consumer engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrassula cristata requires low to moderate care, suitable for retail and commercial maintenance environments where watering may be irregular.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates varied indoor light levels, performing best in bright indirect light but with adaptability to moderate shade in interiorscapes.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant’s drought resilience supports watering tolerance without compromising plant quality, allowing for relaxed watering routines in trade houseplant ranges.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact and architectural growth habit enables efficient display on retail benches and within interiorscaping projects, optimising space usage.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar is commercially suitable for retail sales, commercial interior planting, and consistent wholesale plant supply integration.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and durability are strong commercial attributes, with firm leaves that withstand transport and in-store merchandising.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome natural variation in the crested leaf shape is present but is controlled to ensure consistent customer appeal within wholesale plant supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"12cm Pot \/ 20cm","offer_id":56696050123078,"sku":"P8723832-20cm-12cm-cc-31","price":2.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/7F15A6FB06B6C4CC3752723C691259266C55748EC4B633B8050D2C8CB793E5AD_20203fed-d899-4bcb-b770-060af32fe766.jpg?v=1786141821","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/crassula-cristata-20cm-12cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}