Crassula multicava 'Purple' is a hardy, evergreen, mat-forming, broad-leaved succulent plant up to ± 300 mm. The leaves are purple on the underside, making this an attractive, colourful plant all year round, even when not in flower. The flowers are petite, charming little stars, hence the common name fairy crassula, and appear in masses above the attractive leaves. The leaves contain hydathodes (water-secreting pores), which serve for rapid absorption of water from the leaf surface.
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.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Origin: Crassula multicava is native to South Africa, particularly the mountainous regions of Natal.
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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- Scientific Name: Crassula multicava Lem.
- Common Names: Fairy Crassula, Pitted Crassula, London Pride, Mosquito Flower, Cape Province Pygmyweed
- Synonyms: Crassula ericoides subsp. ericoides, Septimia multicava, Crassula quadrifida
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Subfamily: Crassuloideae
- Genus: Crassula
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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.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Origin: Crassula multicava is native to South Africa, particularly the mountainous regions of Natal.
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.
- ALSO READ some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR CRASSULA
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