Crassula sericea var. sericea

Pretty flowers can also be small. A fortunate point to agree on, as it will never do for Crassula sericea var. sericea to produce large, soft petals and leaves in the Richtersveld. They won’t last in the heat and aridity, seed won’t be set, and the species will disappear.

The plants adjusted for life in these desert conditions have to be frugal with resources and punctual in responses of performing seasonal growth chores. Flowering and fruiting require moisture that is only available sparingly for short periods. When the temperature is right and the drops arrive, small as they may be, the plant reactions must be prompt, appropriate and wholehearted. Otherwise, the cycle inherent in the species for producing one more generation cannot be completed (Wikipedia; https://www.llifle.com; https://worldofsucculents.com).