What is the alternative name for Firecracker Plant? Let us introduce you to this succulent

Common name of Firecracker Plant

Firecracker Plant is commonly known as Autumn Fire Lotus.

Habits of Firecracker Plant

Firecracker Plant is a succulent of the Crassulaceae family, genus Crassula, and summer is its growing season.

Firecracker Plant is native to Africa, likes a warm, dry, semi-shaded environment, and its most suitable growing temperature is 18~24°C.

Firecracker Plant is drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging; during the growing season, watering once a week is enough, keeping the potting soil slightly moist.

Common propagation method of Firecracker Plant: cuttings.

Care tips for Firecracker Plant

Repotting: Repot every year in early spring. If the plant grows too tall, it can be pruned or pinched during repotting to lower

Watering: Water once a week during the growing season, and once every 2~3 weeks at other times, keeping the potting soil slightly moist. In winter the plant is in a semi-dormant state; keep the potting soil dry to avoid excessive moisture causing leggy growth and affecting the plant shape.

Fertilizing: Fertilize once a month, using rotted organic fertilizer or special succulent fertilizer; stop fertilizing in winter.

Hydroponics: In spring, cut 10~15 cm stems, insert them into water or sand, and they will root after 2~3 weeks; then place them in a glass bottle to grow, taking care that the water level does not cover the stem.

Propagation methods of Firecracker Plant

Cuttings: Cut plump, full terminal stems and leaves, 3~4 cm long, insert them into a sand bed, keep the room temperature between 18~20°C, and pot them after new leaves grow.

Suggested planting combinations: Silver Wave Brocade, Silver Hand Ball.