Crassula pellucidaL.
Crassula pellucidasubsp.pellucida
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
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The specific epithet " pellucida " ( pronounced " pel - LOO - sid - a " ) means " transparent , pellucid ; very brilliant " and may refer to the calyx , which commonly has a membrane-forming border and can be nearly colorless , or to the carpel and receptacle , which become diffuse and gossamer when the fruit is mature .
Crassula pellucidais native to southeastAfrica .
Crassula pellucidais a beautifulsucculentthat spreads into mats of beautiful geometrical foliation . The leaves are small , ovate to elliptic , and paired along lax stems . They are unripened , sometimes with brownish stripes , and have colourless or red margins .
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The flower are small , up - facing , whiz - shaped , white , sometimes tinge pink , and seem in spring and periodically at other multiplication of the year .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Crassula are easygoing to rise but susceptible to mealybugs and fungal diseases . As with all succulent , overwatering is sure to be fatal , so err on the side of too dry rather than too plastered . Never allow your flora sit in water . If you water from beneath by lease the works sit in a saucer , ensure you pelt off any excess water after a few min .
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These succulents are more often than not start by variance , offsets , or folio cutting . genus Crassula can be easily propagated from a exclusive folio . Place leave into a potting mix for succulent and continue the bag until they sprout .
Repot as need , sooner during the warm time of year . To repot yourCrassula , ensure the grunge is dry before repotting , then gently remove the pot . strike hard away the old soil from the roots , and get rid of any rotted or dead root . Treat any cut with a fungicide . Place the plant life in its Modern pot and backfill it with potting soil , spread the ascendant as you repot . Leave the plant life dry for a week or so , then commence to water lightly to reduce the peril of root rot .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
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