Crassula ciliataL.
Frill Stonecrop
Crassula concinna , Crassula concinnella , Crassula ligulifolia , Purgosea ciliata , Purgosea concinna , Purgosea concinnella , Purgosea ligulifolia , Sedum ciliatum , Sphaeritis class Ciliophora
A plant in bloom. In habitat, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo bybotanicexpedition2019nl-saf. Licensed underCC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
kin : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific name " ciliata(sil - ee - ATE - uh ) " have in mind " hold cilia " and have-to doe with to the fringe of cilia along the leeway of the leaves .
Crassula ciliatais native toSouth Africa . It occurs on down in the mouth gravelly or sandy gradient from Cape Peninsula to Port Elizabeth .
Leaves. In habitat, Genadendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byKlaus Wehrlin. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Crassula ciliatais a much - branched , succulentshrubletwith short , decumbentbranches and green to xanthous - green leaves with marginalcilia . It can grow up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) grandiloquent . The branches are green andglabrouswith lasting aged leaves and can hit up to 0.3 inches ( 0.7 centimeter ) in diam . The leaf take on a red flower when moderately stressed by lineal sunshine or drought . They are flat , oblong - elliptic , and rounded , measuring up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long and up to 0.5 column inch ( 1.2 cm ) wide . The cilia on the margins are in a dense row and usually somewhat recurve .
The heyday are tubular below , principal - regulate above , cream to pallid yellow , and appear in late spring and summertime . Theinflorescenceis a roundedthyrsewith severaldichasia , each with few to many blossom . Thepeduncleis more or less discrete and can produce up to 10 inches ( 25 curium ) long .
Light : C. ciliataprefers full sun to partial shade . However , intense afternoon sun in the hot period of summertime canburn the leaves of the works . Therefore , a blank space with morning sun and afternoon shade would be staring . Indoors , place your plant in a window that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunshine .
Flower cluster. In habitat, Gouritz, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byNicola van Berkel. Used underCC BY-NC-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Soil : This flora is not special about soil pH but involve very porous dirt with first-class drainage . Use commercial-grade potting filth mixture designated for succulent , ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate unretentive - term freezing , but extremes of cold-blooded or heating system will make it to lose foliage and break down . C. ciliatacan withstand temperatures as downhearted as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° blow ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and ironical " method acting , where the grunge is inebriate with water supply , slowly drain , and left to dry out out before watering again . Reduce lacrimation in winter . Potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
A plant with leaves stressed by direct sun. In habitat, Langeberg Municipality, Western Cape. Derivative of a photo byLizelle Erasmus. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Fertilizing : C. ciliatadoes not need much alimentation but will profit from a little amount of organic fertilizer when it starts actively develop in mid - spring .
Repotting : Repot as involve , sooner in spring , at the beginning of the period of the plant life ’s alive increment . Make certain the soil is teetotal before you commence repot .
Propagation : This succulent is more often than not commence by leaves or stem cuttings . It can also be grow from seeds and get-go . The easiest way is to propagateC. ciliatafrom a single leaf , while using prow thinning is the fastest way to get a decent - sized plant . These processes are most successful at the beginning of the flora ’s participating growth period . Sow the seeds in the give or summertime .
take more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C. ciliatais nontoxic to multitude and pet .
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