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Crassula is a very large genus. In general, only the
South African species are of interest to the collectors.
Description:
Small clustering succulent, up to 10 cm tall, 20-50 mm in diameter
Stem: Dichotomously branching which topples over with age.
Leaves: Small (0,5-1 cm across), equal-sized, triangular, bright green
that are stacked on top of each other forming a quadrangular column.
Flowers: Small White to cream-pink appearing in a cluster on the
pedicel.
Blooming season: Mid spring
Cultivation:
Outdoors in frost free areas, indoors all other zones. Easy to grow
needs moderate water – not too wet nor too dry from autumn to spring
with regular water in summer(careful watering required in winter),
fairly drought tolerant elsewhere. Plants grow well in a well-drained
mineral soil.
Cannot take direct sun in summer but generally needs sun part of the day
to bloom. Crassulas are sensitive to mealybugs. Protect against frost.
After growing for several years
tend to
become untidy, and should be cut very short or restarted from cuttings.
Propagation: Seeds/
Stem
cuttings. Sow seeds in autumn. Plants root easily from
cuttings, place cuttings in clean river sand, mist every three to four
days, roots should appear with 2-3 weeks.
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