Adromischus cristatus

Common Names

Crinkle Leaf Plant, Key Lime Pie, Key Lime Pie Plant, Ravioli Plant

Summary

The crinkle-leaf plant is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is a slow-growing, compact succulent that forms small rosettes on short stems; leaves are grey-green, triangular or fan-shaped, with tiny hairs and crinkled tips, giving a distinctive wrinkled appearance; flowers are tubular on tall stems and are white with pink tips.

It requires sunny to bright light, warm temperatures, good airflow, and well-drained gritty soil; water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, with reduced watering in cooler periods; propagation is easy from leaf cuttings or offsets; suitable for indoor containers or outdoor cultivation in warm climates; hardy to USDA zones 9a–11b; use cactus/succulent mix and ensure drainage; pests are rare.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

6-18 inches

Spread

24 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones 9a-11b

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun; tolerates partial sun.

Soil Type

Well-draining soil

Soil Drainage

Well-draining soil

Soil pH

6.5-6.5

Bloom Color

Pale pink to white

Bloom Time

Spring

Foliage Color

Green to grey-green foliage, sometimes pale green, with occasional dark red and purple dots or reddish-purple tones in the sun

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Leaf Lifecycle

Semi-deciduous

Growth Rate

Slow-growing

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Leaf cuttings, Stem cuttings, Division