What plant is Crassula mesembryanthemoides? A succulent introduction to the Crassulaceae family

Growing habits of Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Native to South Africa. It likes a warm, dry environment with plenty of light. It tolerates drought and partial shade, is afraid of waterlogging, and dislikes strong light.

Favorite temperature: 18-24°C

Watering: water once a week during the growing season

Light: full sun, plenty of light

Propagation: cuttings

Pests and diseases: anthracnose

Suggested combinations: Sempervivum arachnoideum, Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Care tips for Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Repot every year in early spring. When the plant grows too tall, prune it or pinch out the growing tips to keep the plant compact; use the cut top shoots for cuttings. In spring and autumn, when light is abundant and the temperature difference is large, the leaf color turns red. It can be grown hydroponically: in spring, cut 10-15 cm long branches, insert them in water or sand, and after they root in 2-3 weeks, transfer them to a glass bottle to grow.

Watering: water once a week during the growing season, and once every 2-3 weeks at other times.

Potting soil: during the high-temperature summer dormancy and the semi-dormant state in winter, keep the potting soil dry.

Fertilizing: fertilize once a month with diluted cake fertilizer water or "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers; do not fertilize in winter.

Propagation methods of Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Cuttings: cut plump top stems and leaves, 3-4 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, keep the room temperature at 18-20°C, and after 2 weeks they root and can be potted up.