Crassula deltoidea is a perennial dwarf succulent that forms a dense low mound often not more than 50 mm high but spreading up to 100 mm, rarely wider. It consists of a few succulent stems rarely longer than 80 mm, branching occasionally, fed by a short taproot with occasional branching roots.The creamy white flowers are urn-shaped, about 3 mm wide at the mouth and about 4-5 mm long with the tip of each petal reflexing slightly to cause the flower to flare at the mouth. The many flowers are borne in a set of two to three branched inflorescences which arise from the tip of each branch.
Origin:
Crassula deltoidea Native to South Africa (Western Cape).
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zones - 9b to 11b: from 25 °F to 50 °F
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...
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- Scientific Name: Crassula deltoidea Thunb
- Common names: Silver beads
- Synonyms: Crassula rhomboidea
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Genus: CRASULA
Origin:
Crassula deltoidea Native to South Africa (Western Cape).
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zones - 9b to 11b: from 25 °F to 50 °F
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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
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