What plant is Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon? A profile of this Crassulaceae, Crassula genus variety

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Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon (David), a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family, Crassula genus. The stems are slender, and the leaves are fleshy, round-ovate or melon-seed shaped, with thin edges and a raised center, somewhat like small go stones, growing oppositely, green in color, with new branches and leaves emerging between the stems and leaves to form a clustered growth habit. The entire plant is covered in fine white hairs, and the hairs along the leaf margins are fairly neat in arrangement and length, like "eyelashes", very charming. Under sufficient light, little water and large temperature differences, both stems and leaves will change color, showing a faint red amid the green. In some cases the whole plant turns red or purplish-red.

Growth habits: It likes warm, dry places with plenty of sunlight, is tolerant of drought and partial shade, and fears strong direct sun and waterlogging. The optimal growing temperature is 15-25°C, and in winter it should not go below 5°C.

Care methods: Apart from being kept indoors in a sunny spot in winter, it should be kept outdoors the rest of the time, receiving plenty of light and fresh air. However, during the plum rain season and rainstorm weather, it should be moved indoors briefly to prevent rain from washing it or causing water accumulation, and ventilation must be strengthened at the same time. In summer, when temperatures are high and light is strong, it should be shaded appropriately. For routine watering, use small amounts but water frequently, to prevent both excessive moisture and drought.

Care tips

Light: Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon loves sunlight very much, but it cannot be exposed to the scorching sun, especially in summer, so shading work must be done well; in winter it can be placed indoors facing the sunlight.

Soil mix: Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon has low soil requirements. You can mix rotted leaves and coarse sand evenly as potting soil, or another method is to buy special nutrient soil suitable for Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon directly from a flower shop. The soil must be loose, well aerated, and able to retain moisture continuously.

Watering: After planting, Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon must be watered, but the amount cannot be large. When watering Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon, pay special attention: always water a small amount at a time, divided over several sessions; do not water too much at once or go a long time without watering. In summer, control the amount of watering well to avoid root rot in the succulent caused by overwatering, especially during continuous rainstorm weather, when it must be moved indoors, otherwise a large amount of water will accumulate in the pot.

Fertilizing: Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon has a low fertilizer requirement and can go without fertilizing, but if you want it to grow faster, you can also choose to buy special fertilizer from a flower shop and fertilize according to the instructions.

Pests and diseases: Like other succulents, Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon very rarely suffers from pests and diseases, but prevention and control should still be done early and you should not be too careless.

Propagation: Cuttings. Crassula lanuginosa var. pachystemon grows relatively slowly but tends to form clusters easily, so it is propagated by cuttings: generally cuttings are started in spring, taking a certain part of a healthy plant and disinfecting it to prevent infection of the cut. Freshly taken cuttings should not be planted immediately; they should be placed in a ventilated, dry, warm spot with sunlight, and after the wound forms callus tissue and closes, then inserted into the substrate. In addition, the cutting substrate should be chosen for good aeration, selecting materials with good drainage that can also retain moisture, such as perlite and vermiculite. After cutting, pay attention to controlling the humidity of the substrate, watering little or not at all, depending on the specific situation.

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