Crassula acinaciformisSchinz
Giant Crassula
Crassula alooides , Crassula goetzeana , Crassula inaequalis , Purgosea aloides , Turgosea aloides
Photo byAndrew Hankey
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific epithet " acinaciformis(ah - see - na - SEE - for - mis ) " means " having the form of a scimitar " and refers to the shape of the folio .
Crassula acinaciformisis aboriginal toSouth Africa(south - eastern Transvaal and north - eastern Natal ) andSwaziland .
Crassula acinaciformisis a succulent works that forms a large , usually lonesome rosette of green to yellowish - green leaves that bend flushed when stressed . It can arise to 4.3 ft ( 1.3 MB ) tall , including the flat - topped inflorescence with many white to pale yellow bloom . The leave of absence are narrowly triangular with exquisitely toothed margin , measuring up to 16 in ( 40 atomic number 96 ) recollective and 4 inch ( 10 atomic number 96 ) astray .
The flower come along from mid - summer to flow .
Light : Crassulaplants prefer full Lord’s Day to partial shade . However , vivid afternoon sun in the hot period of summertime canburn the leafage of the plants . Nevertheless , mostCrassulas can be rise indoors if pay enough visible radiation .
Soil : They are not special about land pH , butCrassulas ask very poroussoil with excellent drainage .
Hardiness : Crassula acinaciformiscan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : These plant life have typical lacrimation needs for succulents . Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and juiceless " method acting , where the soil is soaked with urine , tardily drained , and left to dry out before tearing again . slenderize lacrimation in winter .
Fertilizing : Crassulas will gain from a pocket-size amount of organic fertilizer in mid - give when they begin actively growing .
Repotting : Repot as needed , sooner in spring , at the beginning of active growth .
Propagation : Crassulas are in general start by leaves or radical cutting off . They can also begrown from seedsand offset .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
Crassulaplants are in general atoxic to people and pets .
snap on a picture to see a larger version .
Did you find this helpful ? Share it with other succulent buff !
