What are the succulents of the genus Crassula? Detailed introduction to Crassulaceae varieties

Nowadays people's living standards have improved a lot, and the demands on quality of life have risen accordingly. Many friends choose to grow succulents indoors, as they can absorb formaldehyde, purify the air, and beautify the environment. So next, what I mainly want to introduce to you is the common succulents of the genus Crassula in the family Crassulaceae.

What are the succulents of the genus Crassula in the family Crassulaceae?

1. Crassula 'Bonia'

The plant tends to form clusters, with slender columnar stems covered in fine hairs; in cool seasons, the stems easily turn red under sunlight. The leaves are opposite, fleshy, resembling silver-rich phosphorus, with even dots along the leaf margins; under sufficient sunlight, the leaves become plump and full. It likes a sunny, cool and dry environment, tolerates partial shade, fears waterlogging, and dislikes muggy, humid conditions. It grows in cool seasons and goes dormant in high summer heat. Crassula 'Bonia' has branches, and it can be propagated by beheading cuttings and by division.

2. Crassula muscosa (rattail crassula)

The leaves are scale-like, generally triangular, arranged in 4 ranks along the stem and branches; the flowers grow in the leaf axils and are very small, yellow-white. This is a common succulent, easy to cultivate and propagate. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It fears low temperatures, frost and snow. It tolerates partial shade. It is not demanding about soil; peat soil plus coarse sand is best. In winter the temperature should not fall below 5°C. It is mainly propagated by cuttings, which can be done all year round, with spring and autumn rooting quickly and a high survival rate.

3. Crassula 'Alba' x 'Divine Knife' (Alba Shengdao)

A hybrid of Alba and Shengdao. The leaf shape is triangular, the leaves are thick and fleshy, with stomata visible to the naked eye, arranged in opposite pairs. Crassula 'Alba Shengdao' is green most of the time and turns red when sunlight is plentiful; it is not demanding about the environment and is easy to keep alive. Propagation can be done with side shoots, or you can simply wait for it to form clusters and then divide it.

4. Crassula 'Kraf'

The plant tends to form clusters, with obovate leaves; the leaves are green and easily turn red. It goes dormant in high summer heat, so attention should be paid to shading, ventilation and water control, with only a small amount of watering. In other seasons it can receive full sun or half sun; if light is insufficient, the plant easily turns green. For normal watering, water thoroughly, and when the potting soil is 70-80% dry you can water thoroughly. When the winter temperature is below 5°C, keep it dry and water less. Propagation methods include cuttings and division.

5. Crassula capitella 'Campfire' (Huojia, also known as Autumn Fire Lotus)

Also known as Autumn Fire Lotus, the plant forms clusters, with fleshy leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and the whole plant appears four-angled. It likes a sunny and relatively dry growing environment. Under sufficient sunlight, the leaves range from light green to bright red; the more sufficient the light and the greater the day-night temperature difference, the more vivid the leaf color. The usual propagation methods for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' are beheading cuttings and division.

Above, I have introduced five relatively common succulents of the genus Crassula in the family Crassulaceae. I wonder which one you are growing? Which do you prefer? If you think this article is helpful to you, you can save it!

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