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Mystery succulent

Evelyn6Evelyn6 Posts: 5
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I bought this tiny plant for £1 in a market, with no label. Possibly some sort of crassula, but can't find anything exactly like it online.
Can anyone put a name to it please? 
To give some idea of scale, it is in a 3.5 inch pot.                             

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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 9,376
    I can't tell much from the photos sorry. Can you post them at a larger size maybe and with a close up shot that's in focus?
    Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,499
    I can't see it that well but could be a type of small Sedum perhaps?
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • Evelyn6Evelyn6 Posts: 5
    The individual leaves are so small, only about 2mm across, so it is difficult to get an accurate picture, but thanks for your replies anyway, folks.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,499
    Are the leaves green or grey?
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • Evelyn6Evelyn6 Posts: 5
    The leaves are silvery grey with a touch of pale green at the base. They have a soft, velvety feel.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,499
    How about Sedum dasphyllum?
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 9,376
    Evelyn6 said:
    The individual leaves are so small, only about 2mm across, so it is difficult to get an accurate picture, but thanks for your replies anyway, folks.
    Try posting a larger size of the first photo if you have one. We can zoom in on it then and it might give enough detail to go on.
    Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people
  • Evelyn6Evelyn6 Posts: 5
    There are similarities, eg the tiny leaves and low-growing, spreading habit, but the leaves on mine are more angular in shape, like a little arrow head, not smooth and rounded. It's a weird one!
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 8,882
    Raoulia, maybe?
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Evelyn6Evelyn6 Posts: 5
    Yes, JennyJ, I think you're right. Raoulia australis. Not actually a succulent then. My mistake.
    Described on Beth Chatto website as ' like a velvety mould'. Perfect description.

    Thank you very much. 

    Thanks also to Wild Edges and Madpenguin for your input.







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