Surreal Succulents
Crassula mesembryanthemoides
Crassula mesembryanthemoides
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Crassula mesembryanthemoides quick care tips
Watering
Watering
Crassula mesembryanthemoides is a drought-tolerant succulent variety, so watering around once per week in the peak growing season is advised. Ensure the soil dries between waterings following the 3 Ds: drench, drain and dry. It is also advised to completely stop watering when conditions are frosty, keeping the plant dry for several months at a time over winter.
Feeding
Feeding
Crassula mesembryanthemoides likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September.
Ideal soil
Ideal soil
Crassula mesembryanthemoides needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.
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Crassula mesembryanthemoides
A distinct Crassula with flat, paddle-like leaves with a velvety texture. Native to Karoo, Valley Bushveld, and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa.
Very fast growing and has beautiful red flowers in early spring. Offsets after flowering. Its unusual appearance and easy-care nature make it a favourite among collectors.
Difficulty
IntermediateFeatured Colour
Cyan and GreenGrowth Form
Shrub-likeGrowth Rate
ModerateMinimum Temperature
2°CMaximum Height & Spread
15 cm x 25 cmIdeal Environment for Crassula mesembryanthemoides
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