Crassula rupestrisis a recipient of the prestigiousAward of Garden Meritof the UK ’s Royal Horticultural Society .
Crassula rupestrisThunb .
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In cultivation, Riverside, California, United States. Photo by George Tabora. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Crassula monticola , Crassula perfossa , Crassula punctata , Crassula rupestrissubsp.rupestris
syndicate : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific epithet " rupestris(rue - PES - tris ) " means " that lives on cliffs or rock and roll " and come to to the habitat of this species .
In cultivation, Sardinia, Italy. Photo by Raimonda Scanu. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Crassula rupestrisis native toSouth Africa . It grows on north- or due east - veneer , lower rocky slope , in exposed positions among boulders , and on top of ledges from Vanrhynsdorp and the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape to Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape province .
Crassula rupestrisis a succulent shrublet with leaves fused around upright , spreading , or seldom decumbent branch . It can develop up to 20 inch ( 50 centimetre ) tall and is very varying in the size and embodiment of the leafage and how much their base are fuse . The outgrowth are slender and slimly woody near the base , while the leaves are thick , fleshy , ellipse to fizgig - shape , valuate up to 0.6 inch ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) long and wide-eyed . The colouration of the leaves ranges from greyish - super acid to brownish - red or purple with yellow or brilliant red margins .
During the springtime , the plant produce dense clusters of modest flowers that vary in color from white to pinkish or reddish . The flower clustering are held on short chaff at the end of the ramification and can reach a diam of 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) .
In habitat, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byDavid Hoare. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Light : Crassula rupestrisprefers full sun to partial shade . However , avoid vivid afternoon sun during the hot summertime days , as it canburn the leave . If grow the plant indoors , place it in a window with at least 6 time of day of direct sunlight .
dirt : This plant is not particular about territory pH , but it does require grease that is very porous and has splendid drainage . you’re able to use commercial-grade dirt mix for succulents orcreate your own .
Temperature : While this succulent can abide modal summertime temperatures and short - terminus freezing , extreme coldness or heat can cause it to lose leaf and even cash in one’s chips . Crassula rupestrisgrows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures range from 25 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
In habitat, Gamkaberg, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byColin Ralston. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method to keep the plant level-headed . Water deeply and then allow the stain completely dry out out before lachrymation again . scale down lacrimation in wintertime . The potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
fertilize : WhileCrassula rupestrisdoes not require gamy levels of nutrient , it will profit from a little amount of organic plant food in mid - spring when it set about actively grow .
Repotting : Repot the plant as demand , preferably in spring , at the beginning of the growing time of year . ensure the grunge is dry before get to repot .
In cultivation, San Fernando Valley, California, United States. Photo by Lizzee Succies. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : This flora is usually propagated by leaves and stalk cuttings . Using leaves is the easiest method acting , but prow film editing raise large plants more quickly . It can also be mature from seeds . The good clip for propagation by cuttings is at the beginning of the growing time of year , while spring and summer are ideal for sowing the seeds .
watch more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
Crassula rupestrisis considered non - toxic and is safe for growing around children andpets .
In cultivation, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
