{"product_id":"crassula-buddhas-temple","title":"Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare plant, the Buddha's Temple, is a true masterpiece of nature, celebrated for its mesmerizing geometric symmetry and architectural elegance. Its thick, heart-shaped leaves are tightly stacked to form a perfectly square, pagoda-like column that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. A slow-growing gem, this specimen develops a beautiful silvery-green hue, often accented by soft white or pale pink star-shaped flowers that emerge in dense clusters at its crown. Resilient and low-maintenance, this rare variety thrives in bright light and well-draining soil, making it a prized centerpiece for both novice and expert collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything to Know About Crassula 'Buddha's Temple'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Hybridization:\u003c\/strong\u003e A laboratory-created hybrid first bred in 1959 by \u003cstrong\u003eMyron Kimnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. A cross between \u003cem\u003eCrassula pyramidalis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrassula perfoliata\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eminor\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eC. falcata\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features heart-shaped, silvery-grey to greyish-green leaves densely stacked in four-sided columns. Typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.6 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that are typically \u003cstrong\u003epale pink to nearly white\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blooming often occurs in spring and summer, though it can flower at other times under ideal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Intense direct sun can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought-tolerant; requires infrequent but deep watering only when the soil is completely dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs extremely well-draining, gritty soil to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for this variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orange County Cactus","offers":[{"title":"3-5\"","offer_id":44197143412822,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-9\"","offer_id":44197143445590,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5877\/5382\/files\/IMG_2459.jpg?v=1780081296","url":"https:\/\/occactus.com\/products\/crassula-buddhas-temple","provider":"Orange County Cactus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}