Crassula atropurpurea(Haw . ) D.Dietr .
Purple Crassula , Purple Stonecrop
Cotyledon lutea , Crassula clavifolia , Globulea atropurpurea , Globulea clavifolia , Sedum arboreum
A potted plant. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Derivative of a photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific name " atropurpurea(at - ro - pur - PURR - electrical engineering - uh ) " means " dark purpleness " and refers to the color of the folio and branch .
The native range ofCrassula atropurpureais from southernNamibiato Karoo and Port Elizabeth inSouth Africa . It grow on stony side , gravelly flats , or sand among bushes .
Crassula atropurpureais a much - branched succulent shrublet with erect todecumbentbranches that bear green to yellowish - viridity or tint red-faced or regal , rarely deep scarlet or violet - red leaves . It can grow up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) tall . The basal branches are arboraceous , while the new ones are sarcoid , haired , and green to purplish , with old leavesdeciduous . The leaves are usuallyglabrous , oblanceolatetoobovate , rarely linear - elliptic , flattened , and slimly convex above and below , measuring up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long and 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) astray .
The flowers are diminished , vasiform , cream - colored , and appear in spring and summer in orbicular bunch in an stretch , 3 - many - branched inflorescence onpubescentpeduncles that can grow up to 169 in ( 40 cm ) long .
Light : C. atropurpureaprefers full sun to partial shade . However , intense good afternoon sun in the hottest stop of summertime canburn the parting of the plant . Therefore , a property with morning sun and afternoon shade would be perfect . Indoors , place your plant in a windowpane that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight .
ground : This plant life is not particular about soil pH but requires very porous soil with excellent drain . Use commercial-grade potting dirt mixes designated for succulent , ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will bear curt - terminus freezing , but extreme point of cold or heat will cause it to lose leaves and conk . C. atropurpureacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° light speed ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method acting , where the soil is soaked with H2O , slow drained , and left to dry out out before tearing again . Reduce watering in winter . Potted plant life demand more frequent watering than those in the ground .
Fertilizing : C. atropurpureadoes not need much feeding but will benefit from a small amount of organic fertilizer in mid - spring when it start actively grow .
Repotting : Repot as ask , sooner in bounce , at the beginning of the active growth period . check that the stain is dry before you begin repot .
Propagation : This succulent is more often than not started by leave or stem cuttings . It can also be grown from seeds and start . The prosperous path is to propagateC. atropurpureafrom a single foliage , while using stem cuttings is the fastest room to get a comely - sized works . These processes are most successful at the beginning of the plant ’s combat-ready growth menstruum . Sow the come in the outpouring or summertime .
Learn more atHow to farm and Care for Crassula .
C. atropurpureais nontoxic to people and ducky .
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