Crassula mesembrianthemopsis, commonly known as foam flower, is a dwarf succulent. It grows a partly submerged, almost flush with the ground, leaf rosette from a corky, succulent taproot that becomes about 7 cm long. The plants grow slowly, estimated to live from 2 to 4 years in habitat.
The leaf rosette becomes only about 6 cm in diameter, the leaves arranged spirally. The succulent cylindrical to club-shaped leaves with roughly triangular tips, reach dimensions of up to 4 cm long and 0,5 cm wide. The central leaves are the shortest. Leaf colour is grey-green, the leaf tips grey, serving as effective camouflage in their habitat. White inflorescences, clusters of many small flowers among the leaves of the rosette, reach 3 cm in height in bloomtime, which is autumn.
Origin:
Crassula mesembrianthemopsis is native to South Africa (Namaqualand) and Namibia.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zones USDA - 9a to 10b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
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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The leaf rosette becomes only about 6 cm in diameter, the leaves arranged spirally. The succulent cylindrical to club-shaped leaves with roughly triangular tips, reach dimensions of up to 4 cm long and 0,5 cm wide. The central leaves are the shortest. Leaf colour is grey-green, the leaf tips grey, serving as effective camouflage in their habitat. White inflorescences, clusters of many small flowers among the leaves of the rosette, reach 3 cm in height in bloomtime, which is autumn.
- Scientific Name: Crassula mesembrianthemopsis Dinter
- Synonyms: Crassula mesembryanthemopsis
- Common names: Foam flower
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Genus: Crassula
Origin:
Crassula mesembrianthemopsis is native to South Africa (Namaqualand) and Namibia.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zones USDA - 9a to 10b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
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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