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Crassula 'Pastel'

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Crassula 'Pastel' is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant, also known as a succulent. The dwarf plant grows in clumps, only 5-8 cm tall, growing upright, and sometimes also has a creeping habit. Its leaf shape and color are quite beautiful, giving it a certain ornamental value; as a potted plant it can be placed next to a TV or computer, where it can absorb radiation, and it can also be planted indoors to absorb formaldehyde and other substances and purify the air.

Growing habits of Crassula 'Pastel'

Native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not cold-tolerant, and tolerates drought and partial shade. It fears intense direct sunlight and waterlogging.

Favorite temperature: 18-24°C

Watering: water once a week during the growing season

Light: full sun

Propagation: seed sowing, cuttings, division

Pests and diseases: leaf spot, scale insects

Combination suggestions: Crassula 'First Love', Cotyledon tomentosa

Care tips for Crassula 'Pastel'

Watering: keep the potting soil moist in spring and autumn, watering once a week.

Fertilizing: fertilize once every half month, or use "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers. However, the amount of fertilizer should not be too much, otherwise the stems and leaves will grow leggy and the stem nodes will elongate, seriously affecting the ornamental value.

Temperature: provide appropriate shade during high temperatures and strong light in summer, but not for too long, otherwise it will affect the leaf color and gloss. Maintain room temperature at 10-12°C in winter, and it can continue to grow.

Propagation methods of Crassula 'Pastel'

Sowing: sow indoors in pots from April to May, with an optimal germination temperature of 20-22°C. Seeds germinate 10-12 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow relatively fast.

Cuttings: carried out from May to June. Cut plump tip shoots and insert them into a sand bed; they root in about 15-21 days after insertion.

Division: carried out when repotting in spring. Gently pull apart the densely growing stems and leaves, and it is best to plant 3-4 stems as a clump per pot.

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