What are the characteristics of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'? This article explains it all
Crassula 'Pagoda Village' is a perennial succulent herb, also called a succulent plant. The small plant grows in clumps, only 5-8 cm tall, growing upright, sometimes also creeping. Its leaf shape and color are quite attractive, giving it ornamental value; as a potted plant it can be placed beside a TV or computer, where it can absorb radiation, and it can also be planted indoors to absorb substances such as formaldehyde and purify the air.
Growing habits of Crassula 'Pagoda Village'
Originates from South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It is not cold-hardy, but tolerates drought and partial shade. It fears intense direct sun and waterlogging.
Ideal temperature: 18-24°C
Watering: once a week during the growing season
Light: full sun
Propagation: sowing, cuttings, division
Pests and diseases: leaf spot, scale insects
Companion planting suggestions: Crassula 'Firestorm' (Chuxiang), Cotyledon tomentosa (Bear's Paw)
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, or 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 leaf color and gloss. In winter, maintain room temperature at 10-12°C, and it can continue to grow.
Propagation methods for Crassula 'Pagoda Village'
Sowing: sow indoors in pots from April to May, with an optimum germination temperature of 20-22°C. Seeds germinate 10-12 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow quickly.
Cuttings: carried out from May to June. Cut plump tip shoots and insert them into a sand bed; they root about 15-21 days after insertion.
Division: carried out when repotting in spring. Separate the dense stems and leaves, and it is best to plant 3-4 stems as a clump per pot.
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