Crassula alpestrisis a unequaled works with sand - cut through leaf , a survival feature of speech that help it bear temperature extreme in its native home ground .
Crassula alpestrisL.f .
Alpine Stonecrop , Sand - coated Crassula
In habitat, Namakwa Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAlan Horstmann. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Crassula alpestrissubsp.alpestris , Purgosea alpestris , Tetraphyle alpestris
phratry : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific epithet " alpestris(al - PES - triss ) " means " Alpine , relating to high plenty , " and advert to the native habitat of the specie .
Crassula alpestrisis native toSouth Africa . It grow in sandy soil in shallow rock sac in the peck of the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces .
Crassula alpestrisis a small succulent with fleshy , triangular , often overlap farewell with a broad bag that clasps the stems . It can maturate alone or sparingly branched , reaching up to 6 inches ( 10 cm ) in height , including inflorescence . The stems are upright , sarcoid , red , and up to 0.2 inch ( 0.5 centimeter ) in diameter . The leaf can reach up to 0.8 in ( 2 cm ) in length and 0.25 inches ( 0.6 curium ) in width at the base , tapering to a sharp point . They are arrange in opposite duo , each pair at 90 academic degree to the pair above and below , resulting in a square - staunch show .
The flowers have a sweet fragrance and appear in dense clustering at the top of matured stem in wintertime . They are urn - form , about 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in diam , with a subway system of fused flower petal that open widely with recurve tips . The petals are white , sometimes tinged with pinkish or red . The fruit are small capsules that comprise tiny , black , dust - like seeds . This plant life is monocarpic , which means that after blossom , the bow dies .
Light : Crassula alpestrisprefers full sun to fond shade . However , avoid vivid afternoon sun during the hot summer days , as it canburn the leaves . If you are growing this industrial plant Indoors , place it in a windowpane with at least 6 hours of lineal sunlight .
Soil : This plant is not particular about soil pH , but it does require grime that is very porous and has first-class drainage . you could utilise commercial-grade filth mix for succulents orcreate your own .
Temperature : While this succulent can tolerate average summertime temperatures and scant - term freezing , extreme low temperature or heat can have it to lose leaves and even pass away . Crassula alpestrisgrows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures range from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method acting to keep the plant goodish . Water deeply and then allow the soil all dry out out before watering again . Reduce watering in wintertime . The potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the basis .
fertilise : WhileCrassula alpestrisdoes not need eminent level of nutrients , it will benefit from a modest amount of constitutional fertilizer in mid - spring when it starts actively growing .
Repotting : Repot the flora as involve , preferably in bounce , at the beginning of the growing season . Make certain the soil is dry before beginning to repot .
generation : A degenerate way to get a seemly - sized plant is by base film editing during the turn season . you could also propagateCrassula alpestrisfrom leaf . If you prefer to start the flora from germ , it is best to sow them during spring or summertime .
Learn more atHow to spring up and Care for Crassula .
Crassula alpestrisis count non - toxic and is safe for growing around nipper and pets .
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