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What is Crassula 'Pagoda Village'? A brief introduction to this Crassula succulent

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Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant, also known as a succulent plant. The dwarf plant grows in clusters, only 5-8 cm tall, growing upright, and sometimes also creeping. 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 formal

Growth habits of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'

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

Favorite temperature: 18-24℃

Watering: water once a week during the growing season

Light: full sun

Propagation: seeding, cuttings, division

Pests and diseases: leaf spot disease, scale insects

Combination suggestions: Crassula 'Chuxiang', Cotyledon tomentosa

Care tips for Crassula 'Pagoda Village'

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 its 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 the indoor room temperature at 10-12℃ in winter, and it can continue to grow.

Propagation methods of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'

Seeding: sow indoors in pots from April to May. The suitable germination temperature is 20-22℃. It germinates 10-12 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow quickly.

Cuttings: carried out from May to June. Cut off plump top branches and insert them into a sand bed. They take root about 15-21 days after insertion.

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

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