Crassula cymbiformisToelken
family line : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The specific epithet " cymbiformis(pronounced sim - BIH - for - young lady ) " mean " boat - mold " and pertain to the shape of the leaves .
At Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Derivative of a photo by Jacquie Koutsoudis viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
Crassula cymbiformisis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It grows on shallow soil on Rock and is known only from the eccentric neighbourhood in the southern Waterberg near Rankin ’s Pass in the Limpopo province .
Crassula cymbiformisis a reasonably branched succulentshrubletwith stout , decumbentbranches and fleshy , clearly sauceboat - shape , more or less four - rank leaves . It can grow up to 8 column inch ( 20 cm ) improbable . The leaves are immature , often distort red , and smooth with ok , maverick marginalcilia . They can assess up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) long and 1 inch ( 2.5 curium ) wide .
The white , vasiform flower appear in a terminal , flat - topped to on an irregular basis branchedthyrsein gloaming .
At Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Derivative of a photo by Jacquie Koutsoudis viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
promiscuous : C. cymbiformisprefers full sun to partial subtlety . However , intense good afternoon Lord’s Day on the hottest summer days canburn the leave of the plant . Therefore , a space with break of day sun and good afternoon subtlety would be thoroughgoing . Indoors , place your plant in a window that receives at least 6 hours of lineal sunlight .
land : This plant is not especial about dirt pH but requires very porous soil with fantabulous drainage . you could utilize commercial potting filth mixes designated for succulents ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will stomach short - term freezing , but extreme point of cold or heat will cause it to recede foliage and die . C. cymbiformiscan withstand temperatures as abject as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
At Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Derivative of a photo by Jacquie Koutsoudis viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
lachrymation : Avoidoverwateringby the " soak and ironic " method acting , in which the soil is fleece with piddle , tardily drained , and get out to dry out before watering again . Reduce watering in wintertime . Potted works need more frequent watering than those in the priming coat .
Fertilizing : C. cymbiformisdoes not need much eating but will gain from a small amount of organic fertilizer when it starts actively grow in mid - springtime .
Repotting : Repot as demand , preferably in saltation , at the starting time of the period of active ontogenesis of the flora . Make certain the soil is juiceless before you begin repotting .
At Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Derivative of a photo by Jacquie Koutsoudis viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
extension : This succulent is mostly spread by leaf or stem cuttings but can also be grown from seed . The easiest way is to propagateC. cymbiformisfrom a single leafage , while using stem cuttings is the degenerate way to get a decent - sized works . These processes are most successful at the beginning of the produce season . Sow the seeds in the leaping or summer .
ascertain more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C. cymbiformisis nontoxic to the great unwashed and pets .
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