How to grow Crassula 'Pagoda Village'? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation methods

Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is a succulent plant with a very peculiar appearance. Its leaves are neatly stacked in layers, like a short pagoda, and since its leaves are purplish-red, it got the name “Crassula 'Pagoda Village'”. Today Qinnong Network will introduce the cultivation methods of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'.

1. Growth habits of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'

Crassula 'Pagoda Village' likes a sunny, warm and dry environment. Its ability to resist severe cold and scorching sun is relatively weak, and it also dislikes the hot and stuffy weather of summer. It is relatively tolerant of drought and partial shade. It grows relatively quickly in spring and autumn. If both light and temperature are suitable at this time, the leaves of Crassula 'Pagoda Village' will change from green to red or brown, which is very attractive.

2. Cultivation methods for Crassula 'Pagoda Village'

1. Light and temperature

Crassula 'Pagoda Village' relatively likes the sunlight of spring, autumn and early summer. At this time it can be given full light, because Crassula 'Pagoda Village' itself is also a plant that relatively likes light. During the high-temperature period in summer, Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is in a dormant or semi-dormant state. At this time, place Crassula 'Pagoda Village' in a ventilated and cool place without direct sunlight for care. Winter is cold, and Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is not tolerant of severe cold. When the temperature is 5°C, frost damage is likely to occur. Therefore, Crassula 'Pagoda Village' can be moved indoors and placed in a sunny place for care.

2. Watering

Watering succulents usually follows the principle of “water thoroughly after the soil dries out”. In spring and autumn, keep the potting soil moist. When the soil becomes dry, water it, at least once a week; in summer with high temperatures, there is no need to water too much, twice a month is enough; in winter, water sparingly to avoid frostbite.

3. Fertilizing

Fertilizing Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is mainly done during the growing period. At this time, rotted diluted liquid fertilizer or a compound fertilizer low in nitrogen and high in phosphorus and potassium can be chosen. However, the application amount should not be too much, and fertilization should not be too frequent.

4. Soil

The soil for growing Crassula 'Pagoda Village' needs to be loose and have good drainage. We can choose sandy soil with garden soil, coarse sand or vermiculite as the medium for cultivation.

The above are the cultivation methods for Crassula 'Pagoda Village'. In fact, as long as this plant's care methods are changed according to the season, it is still relatively easy to keep alive. In addition, its leaf color is changeable and full of character, so it can also serve as a fine ornamental plant.