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In what environment does Crassula rupestris grow best?

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Crassula rupestris grows best in this kind of environment. Crassula rupestris is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family, genus Crassula, native to Namibia in Africa. It grows quickly, is highly adaptable, and also tolerates partial shade, but does not like water, so be careful to water it sparingly when planting. It is widely cultivated around the world. It is very suitable for planting in combinations, because it grows quickly and will soon cover bare spots! Planted alone, the effect is slightly inferior to a combination, with a single tone; if its flowering period is chosen well, it will look very beautiful when paired!

Growing Habits

Native to southern Feizhong. It likes warm, dry, and bright light environments, is not cold-tolerant, tolerates drought and partial shade, fears waterlogging, and avoids strong light.

Favorite temperature: 18-24℃

Watering: water once a week during the growing season

Light: bright light

Propagation: cuttings

Pests and diseases: brown spot disease, red spider mites

Combination suggestions: Sempervivum arachnoideum, Sedum japonicum

Care Tips for Crassula rupestris

Potting soil: repot in early spring each year; use a mixed soil of leaf mold, culture soil, and coarse sand, with a small amount of bone meal added. In winter it enters a semi-dormant state, and the potting soil should be kept dry.

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

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

Pests: when indoor ventilation is poor, the stems and leaves may already be harmed by red spider mites; when this occurs, spray with a 1000-fold dilution of 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate to kill them.

Propagation Methods of Crassula rupestris

Cuttings: rooting is fast and the survival rate is high when done in spring and autumn. Select relatively neat branches with tightly arranged scale-like leaves. Cut them into 12-15 cm lengths and insert them into a sand bed at room temperature 21-24℃; they will root 20-25 days after insertion, and can be potted 1 week later.


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