Product viewOriginal product and size images are retained; living plants vary naturally.
Crossostephium chinense
Crossostephium chinense
Silvery, velvety leaves clustered at the shoot tips. Let the soil dry a little before watering again.
Original product and size images are retained below the main image.
All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Crossostephium chinense · Crossostephium chinense
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Much-branched evergreen small shrub
- Character
- Silvery, velvety leaves clustered at the shoot tips
- Root medium
- Freely draining, neutral to alkaline root zone
- Display
- Silver foliage all year, with occasional small yellow flowers
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Watering
- Let the soil dry a little before watering again
- Sunlight
- Choose a spot with plenty of direct sun
- Seaside balconies
- Tolerates salt spray, so suits seaside balconies
- Rain
- Empty the saucer after heavy rain
- Lower stems
- Bare lower stems are part of its normal growth habit
- Containers
- Best kept in a pot where drainage is easy to control
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, out of strong, direct wind.
- Use freely draining, neutral to alkaline root zone. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Let the soil dry a little before watering again.
Care in Hong Kong
- SunlightChoose a spot with plenty of direct sun
- Seaside balconiesTolerates salt spray, so suits seaside balconies
- RainEmpty the saucer after heavy rain
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Rosemary
Another sun-loving, drier grey-green plant that suits silver foliage; both pots need fast drainage.
View product ↗
Pennisetum Alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Fine grass blades contrast with rounded silver clusters; allow room for the clump to spread.
View product ↗
Euphorbia milii (Crown of Thorns)
A drought-tolerant thorny shrub that also likes sun and little water; keep it clear of walkways.
View product ↗Size guide
Compare people and plants for a sense of scale. Refer to your selected option for this product's height.
View full-size image ↗
Frequently asked questions
Crossostephium chinense
Why are the lower stems bare?
Its leaves cluster at the shoot tips; bare lower stems are a natural trait, not a sign of disease.
Does it flower?
It bears small yellow flowers, but timing depends on season and plant condition; it may arrive without flowers.
Can it go on a seaside balcony?
It is a coastal native recorded as tolerating salt and salt spray; still keep it out of strong, direct wind.
Does it need frequent watering?
No. Let the soil dry a little between waterings; constantly wet soil is bad for the roots.
From our nursery to your home
The last few
details, taken care of.
We confirm your delivery date by WhatsApp. Tell us about lift access or stairs so we can plan your arrival properly.
estimated delivery
Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.