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How to Care Crassula

How to Care Crassula, Growing Crassula, Caring for Crassula

Crassula are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula die after flowering.
Watering Frequency
Watering Frequency
Every 3 weeks
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Basic Care Guide

How Often Should You Water Crassula?
How Often Should You Water Crassula?
Crassula thrives in arid conditions, reflecting its origins where water is a scarce resource. It possesses a remarkable drought tolerance, efficiently storing water within its succulent leaves to endure prolonged dry periods. Watering should be sparse, aligning with its low-maintenance nature – once every three weeks suffices to meet its hydration needs. Crassula is typically an indoor plant that benefits from the stable temperatures and controlled environment of interior spaces. Its succulence makes it adept at navigating the varying humidity levels commonly found indoors.
How Often Should You Water Crassula?
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
Crassula originates from arid and semi-arid regions, where it has adapted to bright and harsh conditions. Optimal lighting for crassula comprises bright, indirect sunlight for most of the day, with direct sun in the mornings. This light intensity encourages robust growth and is crucial for photosynthesis, which allows the plant to produce the energy it needs. Adequate light also stimulates flowering and maintains the plant's natural compact shape. To replicate these conditions, place crassula near a south-facing window indoors or provide shade cloth protection outdoors during peak sunlight hours to prevent scorching.
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
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Advanced Care Guide

How to Propagate Crassula?
How to Propagate Crassula?
How to Propagate Crassula?
Primary propagation of crassula is through leaf and stem cuttings. Key factors include bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. Specific to crassula, let the cuttings callous for a few days before planting to prevent rot. This is typically easy with high success rates if instructions are followed.
To propagate crassula:
  1. select healthy leaves or stem segments,
  2. let callous over 1-3 days,
  3. place on top of soil or insert cutting's end into soil,
  4. water sparingly until roots establish, and
  5. gradually increase watering as the plant grows.
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Key Facts About Crassula

Attributes of Crassula

Water
Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Scientific Classification of Crassula

More Info About Crassula
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Types of Crassula

Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana
Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana
Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana die after flowering.
Crassula muscosa 'Purpusii'
Crassula Muscosa Purpusii
The crassula Muscosa Purpusii is oddly-shaped, evergreen, and looks like an emerald green pagoda. It is vitally vigorous and easy to propagate; it can survive on only a small piece of cutting. The crassula Muscosa Purpusii grows quickly and can either be planted alone, or mixed with other succulents.
Crassula 'Spring Time'
Springtime crassula
Springtime crassula (Crassula 'Spring Time') is a slow-growing succulent species that is often cultivated as a houseplant and cannot tolerate frost. Springtime crassula attracts pollinators like bees, birds, and butterflies. This species can be toxic to animals if ingested, so caution should be exercised around pets. It grows best in full or partial sunlight in well-drained soil.
Crassula dejecta
Doily crassula
The doily crassula is fast-growing, cold- and drought-tolerant, and very easy to care for. It is a pale red from its leaf margins to its leaf tips, but turns a brighter red when it is receiving sufficient light and the correct temperatures. When light is insufficient, the plant grows excessively and its beautiful red color will fade, eventually turn into an ordinary green.
Crassula perfoliata var. falcata
Propeller plant
The propeller plant (Crassula perfoliata var. falcata) is a succulent named for its fleshy, gray-green leaves that are shaped like airplane propellers, but it blooms in summer with a stunning cluster of red flowers. Flowers are small but clusters are dense and bloom for a month or longer. It prefers full sun in sandy, well-drained soil.
Crassula nudicaulis var. platyphylla
Burgundy
Burgundy has impressively burgundy or red-colored leaf tips that intensify in cooler weather and drastically contrast the light green leaves. Other species or cultivars do not have this intense coloration, making them easy to differentiate from similar cultivars.
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora
Red pagoda
Red pagoda is a succulent plant with rosettes of red and green triangular leaves. It is drought-tolerant and easy to care for, making it a popular choice for indoor gardens. Interestingly, when exposed to more sun, the leaves turn more red.
Crassula mesembryanthemoides subsp. hispida
Globulea hispida
The globulea hispida grows so fast that it often develops a dense "jungle" look. Its leaves appear red or pink when light is sufficient and temperatures are right, with its densely tomentose leaves presenting an adorable, fuzzy look.
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A genus of succulent perennials from the American Southwest, liveforevers are tough, leathery little plants. All have a chalky or sticky coating on their leaves, which acts as natural sunscreen. Several species have been embraced as nearly drought-proof ornamentals perfect for warm, dry climates. Unfortunately, several species are threatened in the wild by habitat destruction due to land development.
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XPachysedum are popular houseplants, also grown in rock and succulent gardens in warmer climates. They are prized for their attractive clumping growth habit. The plants grow in rosettes and produce tiny bell-shaped blossoms throughout the spring and summer, growing on long, thin stems. Handling the plants can mar the appearance of the leaves due to oils on the skin.
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Monanthes are commonly found thriving in sunny locations and are popular container plants grown for their attractive shapes. The plants stop growing in the winter but resume in the spring and occasionally produce flowers from single stems in optimal conditions. The plants are usually spread by seeds but can also be grown from cuttings.
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Sedums are perennial succulents that are valuable food sources for butterflies and other pollinators. They are popular garden plants due to their attractive flowers that bloom in small clustered bouquets. Flowers range in colors depending on the species. They are drought-tolerant and thrive in a variety of conditions, making them good choices for groundcover.
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Leatherpetal
Leatherpetal comprise a small genus of perennial succulents that grow in rosettes. The foliage is smooth, comes in shades of silver, pink, or green, and may be speckled depending on the species. This attractive foliage and star-shaped leaves make these plants popular houseplants and additions to desert gardens.
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Adromischus
Adromischus are succulents native to Africa that feature small clumping leaves. These leaves inspired its scientific name Adromischus with the Greek word adros, meaning thick and mischos, meaning stem. Many in this species are appealing to collectors due to their coloured leaves, however, when not stressed by sunlight, nearly all develop a similar green colour. To showcase the attractive leaves the best way possible a high level of light is required.
Echeveria
Echeveria
Echeveria are succulent houseplants that consist of a mature plant and its offset plants. The mature plant supports the offset plants with nutrients until they are mature enough to thrive on their own. Often, once matured, the offset plant will break off from the original and can be replanted.
Crassula
Crassula
Crassula are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula die after flowering.
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Crassula
Crassula are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula die after flowering.
Watering Frequency
Watering Frequency
Every 3 weeks
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Basic Care Guide

How Often Should You Water Crassula?
How Often Should You Water Crassula?
How Often Should You Water Crassula?
Crassula thrives in arid conditions, reflecting its origins where water is a scarce resource. It possesses a remarkable drought tolerance, efficiently storing water within its succulent leaves to endure prolonged dry periods. Watering should be sparse, aligning with its low-maintenance nature – once every three weeks suffices to meet its hydration needs. Crassula is typically an indoor plant that benefits from the stable temperatures and controlled environment of interior spaces. Its succulence makes it adept at navigating the varying humidity levels commonly found indoors.
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
What Are the Lighting Requirements for Crassula?
Crassula originates from arid and semi-arid regions, where it has adapted to bright and harsh conditions. Optimal lighting for crassula comprises bright, indirect sunlight for most of the day, with direct sun in the mornings. This light intensity encourages robust growth and is crucial for photosynthesis, which allows the plant to produce the energy it needs. Adequate light also stimulates flowering and maintains the plant's natural compact shape. To replicate these conditions, place crassula near a south-facing window indoors or provide shade cloth protection outdoors during peak sunlight hours to prevent scorching.
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Advanced Care Guide

How to Propagate Crassula?
How to Propagate Crassula?
How to Propagate Crassula?
Primary propagation of crassula is through leaf and stem cuttings. Key factors include bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. Specific to crassula, let the cuttings callous for a few days before planting to prevent rot. This is typically easy with high success rates if instructions are followed.
To propagate crassula:
  1. select healthy leaves or stem segments,
  2. let callous over 1-3 days,
  3. place on top of soil or insert cutting's end into soil,
  4. water sparingly until roots establish, and
  5. gradually increase watering as the plant grows.
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Attributes of Crassula

Water
Drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.
Ideal Temperature
20 - 41 ℃

Scientific Classification of Crassula

types

Types of Crassula

Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana
Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana
Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana die after flowering.
Crassula muscosa 'Purpusii'
Crassula Muscosa Purpusii
The crassula Muscosa Purpusii is oddly-shaped, evergreen, and looks like an emerald green pagoda. It is vitally vigorous and easy to propagate; it can survive on only a small piece of cutting. The crassula Muscosa Purpusii grows quickly and can either be planted alone, or mixed with other succulents.
Crassula 'Spring Time'
Springtime crassula
Springtime crassula (Crassula 'Spring Time') is a slow-growing succulent species that is often cultivated as a houseplant and cannot tolerate frost. Springtime crassula attracts pollinators like bees, birds, and butterflies. This species can be toxic to animals if ingested, so caution should be exercised around pets. It grows best in full or partial sunlight in well-drained soil.
Crassula dejecta
Doily crassula
The doily crassula is fast-growing, cold- and drought-tolerant, and very easy to care for. It is a pale red from its leaf margins to its leaf tips, but turns a brighter red when it is receiving sufficient light and the correct temperatures. When light is insufficient, the plant grows excessively and its beautiful red color will fade, eventually turn into an ordinary green.
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Dudleya
Liveforevers
A genus of succulent perennials from the American Southwest, liveforevers are tough, leathery little plants. All have a chalky or sticky coating on their leaves, which acts as natural sunscreen. Several species have been embraced as nearly drought-proof ornamentals perfect for warm, dry climates. Unfortunately, several species are threatened in the wild by habitat destruction due to land development.
×Pachysedum
xPachysedum
XPachysedum are popular houseplants, also grown in rock and succulent gardens in warmer climates. They are prized for their attractive clumping growth habit. The plants grow in rosettes and produce tiny bell-shaped blossoms throughout the spring and summer, growing on long, thin stems. Handling the plants can mar the appearance of the leaves due to oils on the skin.
Monanthes
Monanthes
Monanthes are commonly found thriving in sunny locations and are popular container plants grown for their attractive shapes. The plants stop growing in the winter but resume in the spring and occasionally produce flowers from single stems in optimal conditions. The plants are usually spread by seeds but can also be grown from cuttings.
Hylotelephium
Sedums
Sedums are perennial succulents that are valuable food sources for butterflies and other pollinators. They are popular garden plants due to their attractive flowers that bloom in small clustered bouquets. Flowers range in colors depending on the species. They are drought-tolerant and thrive in a variety of conditions, making them good choices for groundcover.
Graptopetalum
Leatherpetal
Leatherpetal comprise a small genus of perennial succulents that grow in rosettes. The foliage is smooth, comes in shades of silver, pink, or green, and may be speckled depending on the species. This attractive foliage and star-shaped leaves make these plants popular houseplants and additions to desert gardens.
Adromischus
Adromischus
Adromischus are succulents native to Africa that feature small clumping leaves. These leaves inspired its scientific name Adromischus with the Greek word adros, meaning thick and mischos, meaning stem. Many in this species are appealing to collectors due to their coloured leaves, however, when not stressed by sunlight, nearly all develop a similar green colour. To showcase the attractive leaves the best way possible a high level of light is required.
Echeveria
Echeveria
Echeveria are succulent houseplants that consist of a mature plant and its offset plants. The mature plant supports the offset plants with nutrients until they are mature enough to thrive on their own. Often, once matured, the offset plant will break off from the original and can be replanted.
Crassula
Crassula
Crassula are flowering succulent plants that make for popular houseplants. A few species are aquatic and often live in brackish water but can become invasive in waterways due to their aggressive growth rate. Terrestrial species make great container plants and are easy to grow. However, many crassula die after flowering.
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