Crassula sarmentosa’Comet '
Variegated Trailing Jade Plant
Crassula sarmentosa’Variegata '
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Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Crassula sarmentosa’Comet ' is a cultivar ofCrassula sarmentosawith variegated leaf .
Crassula sarmentosa’Comet ' , also know asCrassula sarmentosa’Variegata ' , is an attractivesucculentwith reddish , trailing branches that bear mid - green leafage with cream to icteric , exquisitely serrate margins . It grows quickly , branching from the alkali , and the root can reach up to 3 feet ( 90 cm ) in length . The leaves are elliptic to lance - shaped , measuring up to 2.2 inches ( 5.5 cm ) foresightful and 1.4 inch ( 3.5 cm ) widely . They are brighter green with red highlight along the margin in full sun .
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Terminal round compact panicles of pink bud loose to tinged pinkish , white efflorescence in mid - wintertime .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° deoxycytidine monophosphate ) .
Crassulas are easy to farm but susceptible tomealy bugsand fungal diseases . As with all succulent , overwatering is sure to be fatal , so err on the side of being too dry rather than too stiff . Never countenance your industrial plant pose in water . If you irrigate from to a lower place by allowing the industrial plant to ride in a saucer , pour off any excess water system after a few minutes .
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These succulent are generally started by partitioning , offset , orleaf cutting . Crassula can be easily propagated from a exclusive leaf . Sprout leaves by placing them into apotting mix for succulent , then encompass the sweetheart until they spud .
Repot as needed , preferably during the warm season . To repot yourCrassula , assure the soil is dry before repotting , then gently remove the good deal . Knock away the former soil from the roots , murder any decayed or dead roots . Treat any cut with a antimycotic agent . Place the flora in its new pot and backfill it with potting ground , spreading the roots as you repot . get out the industrial plant teetotal for a week or so , then begin to water gently to reduce the risk of root rot .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
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