Propeller Plant (Crassula perfoliata subsp. falcata): A Unique Succulent with Airplane-Like Leaves and Scarlet Blooms

The Propeller Plant, also called Red Crassula or Airplane Plant, features distinctive, sickle-shaped (falcate), gray-green leaves that radiate in opposite pairs along the stem, resembling propellers. In summer, it produces dense, flat-topped clusters of tiny, bright scarlet flowers that last for weeks. Native to South Africa, this shrubby succulent grows 1–2 feet tall and adds architectural interest to containers and rockeries.

Taxonomic Profile

Culture

Bright light to full sun. Gritty, well-drained soil. Water when dry; reduce in winter. Hardy to 25°F (-4°C). Prune to maintain compact shape. Propagate from stem or leaf cuttings.