What are the characteristics of the "Xiaomi Star" succulent? A complete guide
The "Xiaomi Star" (Crassula rupestris) is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, with pointed leaves that are grayish-green or light green, and when it blooms, the flowers hang all over the branches like grains of rice, quite splendid.
Morphological characteristics of the "Xiaomi Star" succulent
The "Xiaomi Star" (Crassula rupestris) is a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family, genus Crassula. The plant grows in clusters with fine, small branches. Over time, the stems gradually become semi-woody. The plant's fleshy leaves range from grayish-green to light green, and the leaf margins are slightly red, with the red being especially pronounced in late autumn and early spring when the temperature difference is large.
Growth habits of the "Xiaomi Star" succulent
The "Xiaomi Star" succulent likes a sunny, dry and cool environment. It grows in cold, cool seasons and goes dormant in hot seasons, making it a typical winter-growing type.
The "Xiaomi Star" succulent can withstand low temperatures of around minus 2°C, which is the indoor temperature, not open-air; any lower and the leaf tips' growth points will suffer frost damage, dry up and die, but the following year new side branches will sprout again from the withered spots.
Propagation methods for the "Xiaomi Star" succulent
The "Xiaomi Star" succulent is generally propagated by beheading. Choose a healthy branch with a growth point, cut a 3-5 cm section, let the wound dry, then insert it directly for cuttings.
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