Water these succulents thoroughly when dry, then allow them to dry out before watering again.
Fertilizer is unnecessary, but you might give it fertilizer suitable for cacti once in the summer.
Crassula plants can be toxic to pets.
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A southern-facing window is ideal.
They prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil, but extreme pH levels rarely kill the plant.
Crassula plants will react badly to boggy, wet soils, as their roots can easily rot.
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Water
As a general rule of thumb, succulent plants prefer sparse watering.
Given their low water needs, jade plants and other crassula species areideal for people who neglect their plants.
Crassula plants begin actively growing in the spring, so watch for a slight increase in watering needs.
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Watering should be minimized from late fall through winter when grown indoors, as the plants go semi-dormant.
Temperature and Humidity
Crassula can be sensitive to temperature.
If the plants are too hot, they will godormantand drop their lower leaves.
If the plants are too cold, they will fail to grow or thrive.
Crassula plants naturally grow outdoors as perennials in zones 10 through 12, sometimes as shrubs in warm climates.
Elsewhere, bring them in for the winter or grow them as houseplants.
Few species will tolerate a mild frost, but temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit may kill off most.
Jade plants and other crassula species prefer low humidity but can survive inhumid climates.
Fertilizer
Feed crassula plants sparingly.
Fertilize in summer when they start actively growing, but further feeding is unnecessary.
Leave at least a few leaves on each pruned branch.
If your crassula flowers (it rarely does when grown indoors), ideallyprune after it blooms.
Propagating Crassula Plants
Crassula is easy to propagate from cuttings.
Even a single leaf that falls from the plant can take root in potting mix.
It can take five days to three weeks for seeds to germinate.
They are perfect container plantslow maintenance, evergreen, and eye-catching.
Common Problems With Crassula
Nearly all crassula plants are long-lived, growing slowly and steadily.
Watering, sun, and temperature are the main things to watch with this plant.
They can start dropping leaves if allowed to become extremely dry.
If the main trunk feels soft or mushy, it potentially has root rot, often because of overwatering.
Rotting stems and leaves are another sure sign of root rot.
To remedy this condition, allow the plant to dry outonly water when the plant appears completely dry.
Leaves Turning Red
Crassula leaves can turn red when exposed to a lot of sunlight.
If you do not like the red color, move it to a spot with a little less light.
However, fix the other conditions.
The lifespan of succulents, including crassula plants, varies widely, from 20 to over 100 years.
Crassula plants usually have symmetrical stacking and fleshy leaves.
The only difference is when they flower.
“Hobbit” flowers in the summer; “Gollum” flowers in the fall or winter.
Crassula likes full sun; however, it only needs it for about six to eight hours.
If your plant is in direct sun during summer heat for 12 hours, it can get sunburned.
Move it to a spot where it can get afternoon shade during hot summers.
Or keep it in a location where it can get indirect sun all day long.
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