Succulent Crassula alba: A Plant Variety Introduction for the Crassulaceae Family, Crassula Genus

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Crassula alba (Crassula alba), a succulent herb in the Crassulaceae family, Crassula genus. In seasons with large temperature differences, the spots on the leaves of the entire plant turn purplish-red, very beautiful. Crassula alba blooms in clusters, with small red flowers. Cross-pollination, the flowers are relatively small, and pollination is quite difficult.

I. Temperature

It likes warmth and tolerates cold. It can endure an indoor low temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius as long as the potting soil is kept dry. At minus 4 degrees Celsius the leaves will look listless and show signs of cold damage, but it does not matter, and they will return to being plump once the temperature rises.

II. Light

It likes sunny locations, but in summer be careful not to expose it to blazing sun; appropriate shading is enough. Crassula alba is slightly tolerant of semi-shade. After a long period in shade, the leaves will turn green and the spot color will fade somewhat. The base of the leaves also tends to stretch out and become leggy, and the leaf stems become tender and weak.

III. Water

In summer, give only a little water, and basically do not pour water over the top of the plant. It easily develops problems and can rot at the core directly. One issue that fellow enthusiasts need to note is that in summer, Crassula alba is generally watered two hours after the sun goes down.

IV. Fertilizing

Fertilize at the right time and in the right amount.

V. Soil

For the growing soil, you can use fertile soil that drains well and breathes well. Generally, choose coal cinder mixed with a bit of peat, vermiculite and perlite; as long as it is roughly airy, it is fine.

VI. Propagation

Crassula alba can be propagated in early spring and autumn by beheading and cuttings. The remaining stem will send out clusters of tiller buds. Take healthy side shoots, let the wounds dry, insert them into slightly moist soil, and wait in a cool, ventilated place for new roots to grow. During this period, if the soil dries out completely, you can water it. It is a very easy variety to propagate.

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