Description:
Crassula 'Buddha's Temple' is an unusual, eye-catching, succulent plant up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. In time, it will start branching at varying levels from the sides of each column. They are stacked tightly and folded up at the edges, forming a perfectly square column up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It develops the most wonderful spherical red, orange or white flower stuck to the top of the plant. At the top of these beautiful leaves columns, it produces white, red or orange color flowers as well.
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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.
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.
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Fertilizing: Crassulas will benefit from a small amount of organic fertilizer in mid-spring when they start actively growing.
Propagation: Crassulas are generally started by leaves or stem cuttings. They can also be grown from seeds and offsets.
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