Hi Toni,

I've had mine for about a year now and haven't noticed anything unusual besides its tendency to "eject" leaves. It's not hard to propagate from leaves and worthy, IMO, of starting some backups.

I keep mine outside in mostly shade and water along with everything else. I'm not sure what your conditions were when your plant died.
Maybe you could elaborate.

Soil: Course and gritty for fast/well draining same as Jade
Lighting: Agree with mostly shade with some full sun to flower.

Are they tricky in comparison to a Jade, if a question. Not really they tend to like it more cooler than the sun heat of some other Crassula like Jade.

Thank you...

Hans. Right now, C. Pubescens is quite small. I was hoping it'd get a little larger before 'attempting' to root cuttings.

I'm unsure why the first Pub died. It was winter, the room fairly cool It's possible icy drafts that seep through windows caused it to freeze/rot.

I also don't know its proper watering technique. Maybe I over-under watered. lol. 50/50 chance.

In summer, my Pub can be set outdoors, but winters are harsh here. Very cold.

Mr.Like. My new Pub is potted in a soil-less mix. It's young, so doesn't need repotting or added medium.

Is it a winter or summer bloomer?

I used Jade as an example. I should have said, Crassulas. Why is C. Pubescens more difficult than other Crassulas? Sorry about that. Toni