Description:
Crassula sarcocaulis is a small, evergreen, succulent sub-shrub, 250–400 mm high. The plants are tree-like in form, with a single main stem and a well-branched crown. On older specimens the bark is flaky or peeling. Leaves are flat and narrow, awl-shaped, up to 12 mm long, fleshy, light green. Clusters of small white to pinkish flowers are borne at the tips of the branches, and smell like honey or black currant jam. The individual flowers are cup-shaped, 3–5 mm long. Flowering time is late summer to autumn to winter (January to June).
Origin: Crassula sarcocaulis native to the eastern part of South Africa and neighboring countries.
Hardiness: Hardiness zones USDA 8a to 11b.°F 10 to 50 °F (-12.2 to 10 °C).
Crassula is a simply magnificent succulent plant family that is perfectly suited to growing indoors. Care, from repotting to pruning and watering, is easy.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, 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.
Soil: Crassula plants need very well draining soil, but they are not particular about soil pH. Sandy or even rocky soil is fine.
Water: As succulents, they don't need frequent watering, since they store it in their leaves. If they are left to sit in wet soil, their roots will rot. During cooler months, give them a good drenching and then allow the soil to dry out, before watering again. Crassula plants go dormant when the temperature gets hot in summer and need even less water.
Feeding: Feed sparingly. You can give your plants a little organic fertilizer in mid-spring, as they start actively growing.
Scientific Classification:
- Scientific name: Crassula sarcocaulis Eckl. & Zeyh.
- Common Names: Bonsai Crassula
- Synonyms: Crassula sarcocaulis subsp. sarcocaulis, Crassula sarcocaulis var. scaberula, Creusa sarcocaulis,Crassula lignosa, Crassula parvisepala
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Genus: Crassula
- Species: C. sarcocaulis
Origin: Crassula sarcocaulis native to the eastern part of South Africa and neighboring countries.
Hardiness: Hardiness zones USDA 8a to 11b.°F 10 to 50 °F (-12.2 to 10 °C).
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How to Grow and Care:
Crassula is a simply magnificent succulent plant family that is perfectly suited to growing indoors. Care, from repotting to pruning and watering, is easy.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, 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.
Soil: Crassula plants need very well draining soil, but they are not particular about soil pH. Sandy or even rocky soil is fine.
Water: As succulents, they don't need frequent watering, since they store it in their leaves. If they are left to sit in wet soil, their roots will rot. During cooler months, give them a good drenching and then allow the soil to dry out, before watering again. Crassula plants go dormant when the temperature gets hot in summer and need even less water.
Feeding: Feed sparingly. You can give your plants a little organic fertilizer in mid-spring, as they start actively growing.
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