Crassula expansasubsp.fragilis(Bak . ) Toelken
Crassula fragilis , Crassula browniana , Crassula thorncroftii , Crassula woodii , Crassula zimmermannii
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
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Crassula expansasubsp.fragilisis find in northern and eastern Transvaal , Swaziland , northern Natal , and north Eastern Cape state , as well as in tropicalAfricaas far north asTanzaniaandMadagascar .
Crassula expansasubsp.fragilisis a low - growing succulent with slight radical and masses of tiny overweight leave of absence . It can grow up to 10 inches ( 25 cm ) marvelous with a spread of up to 20 inches ( 50 cm ) . The leave are flatten discs , sometimes slenderly elliptic or obovate . While the leave are invigorated to pale gullible , the stems are pinkish to maroon . Fine whitish haircloth may be scattered along the leaf and stem surfaces .
The flowers are petite , blanched , genius - shaped , usually 5 - petalled , and produced on the tangled shock absorber of svelte stems and small leaves . Typically , they appear from mid - summer to fall .
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USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Crassulas are easy to raise but susceptible to grainy bug and fungous disease . Overwatering is sure to be disastrous , as with all succulents , so err on the side of too ironic rather than too wet . Never lease your plant sit down in water . If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer , ensure you pelt off any excess water after a few minutes .
These succulents are generally started by division , offset , orleaf cuttings . Crassulas can be easily propagated from a single leaf . Sprout leaves by placing them into apotting mix for succulent , then cover the dish until they sprout .
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Repot as needed , sooner during the quick season . To repot yourCrassula , ascertain the soil is dry before repotting , then gently remove the mountain . Knock away the old soil from the roots , remove any rotted or dead roots . Treat any cut with a fungicide . Place the plant in its newfangled pot and backfill it with pot soil , spreading the roots as you repot . Leave the industrial plant dry for a week or so , then begin to water lightly to reduce the endangerment of etymon putrefaction .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
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