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As it matures, this compact plant can reach a height of around 10-15 cm, and may produce small, star-shaped white or pink flowers at the top of the columns, typically in late autumn or winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrassula 'Buddha's Temple' is a hybrid variety created by crossing \u003cem\u003eCrassula pyramidalis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrassula perfoliata var. falcata\u003c\/em\u003e, both of which are native to South Africa. In its native environment, Crassula species grow in arid regions, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils and bright sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent but thorough watering. 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