Adromischus Cristatis (Key Lime Pie)

Native to South Africa forming lime green triangular leaves with crinkled ends

A Delightful, Clumping Succulent with Unique Wavy Foliage

Adromischus cristatus, popularly nicknamed ‘Key Lime Pie’, is a charming and distinctive succulent that forms a loose rosette of thick, highly textural leaves. The defining characteristic is the strongly wavy or crinkled edges of the foliage. The green leaves are covered in a fine, fuzzy or powdery coating (farinose) which imparts a subtle silvery-green sheen, giving the plant its appealing resemblance to a piece of delicious Key Lime Pie. This compact clumping variety is an outstanding addition to dish gardens and novelty succulent collections.

Key Features for Retail and Landscape

• Unique Foliage Texture: Thick, fleshy green leaves with strongly crinkled or wavy margins provide significant textural interest and high shelf appeal.
• Memorable Branding: The common name ‘Key Lime Pie’ is highly recognizable and memorable, making it an excellent candidate for impulse retail purchases.
• Compact Habit: Forms tight, clumping rosettes that reach a manageable height of 4 to 6 inches, ideal for small decorative pots, windowsills, and mixed succulent arrangements.

Wholesale Specifications and Culture

Availability and Container

• Container Size: 72 Cell Tray (Ideal starter material for specialty, compact varieties and nursery finishing).
• Alternate Availability: Also available in 3.5″ 12 Count Trays (Excellent for immediate retail sales as specimen pots).

Cultural Needs

Exposure

Performs best in Full Sun to maintain its compact growth and intense foliage color. It is also easily grown in Bright Indoor Light for household use.

Watering Needs

Highly drought-tolerant. Best results are achieved with an “almost dry” culture; allow the potting medium to dry out completely between deep waterings. Ensure the potting mix provides excellent drainage.

Cold Hardiness (Grow Zone)

Suitable for Year-Round Outdoor Growth in USDA Hardiness Zone 10.

Overwintering

In cooler climates (below Zone 10), this succulent is easily maintained indoors near a sunny window, where its unique texture can be appreciated as a decorative houseplant.

Bloom Time

Typically produces small, understated flowers in the Early Spring.