Crassula vaginata subsp. vaginata is a striking plant that blooms in the summer,  displaying large, showy heads of bright yellow flowers. It is a nice addition to a collection of grassland plants, is also suitable for containers and when mass planted makes a useful ground cover because of their dwarf growth habit, the ease with which they establish themselves and their rapid growth rate. Plants need a warm climate and strong light, when planting in a garden make sure it gets full sunlight. It is better grown as an outdoor rather than indoor plant. However, if you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Yellow Crassula in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.

Crassula vaginata subsp. vaginata does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential if your plant is bought from a retail nursery. Like most other succulent plants, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. This succulent needs typical watering as formost succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Yellow Crassula healthy. It should not sit in water, i.e. the water must be able to drain away freely, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is to soak the pot and then let it dry out before watering again. Take care to avoid overwatering.

Crassula vaginata subsp. vaginata can be easily propagated by seeds, stem and leaf cuttings, or basal offsets. Take cuttings or remove offsets in spring. Take stem cuttings and plant them in a well-drained soil mixture, in bright filtered light. Leaf cuttings can be left a day or two to callus (the cut surface thickens) before potting. Treat the cuts with a fungicide. Insert into pots filled to three-quarters depth with a well-drained soil. Do not cover. Place in warm position with good light. Keep the soil mixture just slightly moist. The seeds are very fine and must be harvested as soon the flower turns brown and as the fruits ripen. Sow seeds in spring, in a mixture of river sand and potting soil. Avoid over watering to prevent damping off.

Repot plants when necessary, preferably during the warm season. Repot your crassula when the soil is dry,  gently remove the pot, and knock the plant so that the  old soil falls away from the roots, remove any rotted or dead roots and repot the plant in its new pot with fresh potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Keep the plant dry for a week or so, then water lightly, this reduces the risk of root rot.