Crassula congesta is a dwarf monocarpic biennial succulent, meaning that it usually lives for only two years in the wild and dies after flowering. It usually grows to about 10 cm in height but sometimes taller in shadier spots and always has only a single stem. The highly succulent leaves taper to an acute point and are usually 25-30 mm long, occasionally channelled above and always convex below.
The inflorescence consists of a capitulum (a head-like inflorescence), densely packed with sweet-smelling tubular creamy white flowers 9-11 mm long and flaring towards the opening.
- Scientific Name: Crassula congesta N.E.Br.
- Synonyms:Crassula congesta subsp. congesta, Crassula pachyphylla
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Genus: Crassula
Origin:
Crassula congesta Native to South Africa (Western Cape).
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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
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
