Flowers clusters of tiny spectacular orange-red or bright scarlet-red flowers arranged in dense peaks, which rise above foliage. Flower heads grow 8 to 12 cm wide and are scented. Flowers begins to develop in June and are in full bloom in August. The flowers open slowly and last for almost a month.
The flower smells like sweet cinnamon and usually lasts 6-8 weeks. Sometimes they bloom twice a year.
- Scientific name: Crassula perfoliata var. minor (Haw.) G.D.Rowley
- Synonyms: Larochea falcata,Crassula falx,Crassula johannis-winkleri
- Common Names: Airplane Plant, Scarlet Paintbrush, Propeller Plant
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Species: C. falcata
- Genus: CRASULA
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How to grow and care
Crassula are easy to grow, but they are susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
Crassula are generally started by division, offsets or leaf cuttings...- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR CRASSULA
Origin:South Africa from the Cape of Good Hope (Eastern Cape Province)
Hardiness:
Hardiness zones: 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
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