Introduction to the Crested Variety of the Succulent 'Cànlàn'

Cànlàn cresting refers to a common malformation mutation seen in crested flowering plants, and is a type of variation in plant morphology.

Distribution: it grows in all parts of the country.

Cànlàn cresting

Growth habits: in the crested variety of 'Cànlàn', the main branches are completely lignified and tree-like. It is relatively sensitive to high temperatures and belongs to the "winter-growing type"; when it goes dormant in the high summer heat it drops some leaves, which is normal. The root system is very strong and it needs a fair amount of water, but must not be left waterlogged.

Cànlàn cresting

Plant morphology: due to external stimuli (watering, sunlight, temperature, chemicals, sudden climate changes, etc.), the apical growing point divides and doubles abnormally, forming many small growing points; these growing points then develop laterally and join into a line, eventually growing into a flat fan-shaped or cockscomb-shaped band.

Cànlàn cresting

Variety: Cànlàn cresting, crested. The variety is rare.

Crested plants can likewise be propagated by cuttings; once cut off and inserted into soil they will root. However, some individual growing points, once cut and planted as cuttings, will ultimately grow not into a crested plant but into an ordinary Cànlàn.