Crassula barklyiN.E.Br .
Rattlesnake Buttons , Rattlesnake Crassula , Rattlesnake Tail , Bandaged Finger
Crassula teres , Tetraphyle barklyi
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kinsperson : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The native mountain chain ofCrassula barklyiis from near Port Nolloth to near Van Rhynsdorp in the southwestern parts of the Northern Cape state ofSouth Africa . It grows on aristocratical slopes , unremarkably covered with quartzite gravel , rarely consociate with larger rocks or rock outcrops .
Crassula barklyiis a gnome compact succulent with erect or seldom decumbent branch cover by overlap leave forming a short , almost cylindrical column . It slowly grows up to 4 inches ( 10 centimetre ) tall , branching around the stand or lower part of stems . The young branches are almost spherical and look like grey - green rosebud . Leaves are immature to brownish - green with clean membranous , densely ciliate margins . They are thick , fleshy , saucer - like , and mensurate up to 0.2 inch ( 0.5 centimeter ) long and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) widely .
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The efflorescence are tiny , stemless , ointment - discolour , and appear in dense , rounded final clustering implant among leaves in winter .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° 100 ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Crassulas are well-off to grow but susceptible tomealy bugsand fungal diseases . As with all succulent , overwateringis sure to be black , so err on the side of too dry rather than too wet . Never get your plant sit down in water . If you irrigate from beneath by letting the flora sit in a saucer of pee , ensure to rain cats and dogs off any excess water after a few minutes .
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These succulent are in the main started by air division , starting time , orleaf cuttings . Crassulas can be easy propagated from a single leaf . Sprout lead by placing them into apotting mix for succulents , then embrace the dish until they sprout .
Repot as call for , preferably during the lovesome time of year . To repot yourCrassula , ensure the soil is dry before repotting , then gently absent the pot . rap away the old soil from the antecedent , dispatch any rotten or dead roots . Treat any cuts with a fungicide . Place the plant in its new stack and backfill it with potting stain , spreading the roots as you repot . Leave the plant life dry for a week or so , then start to weewee light to melt off the risk of radical rot .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
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