Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs'

Scientific Name

Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs'

Synonym(s)

Adromischus 'Indian Clubs', Adromischus cristatus var. clavifolius 'Indian Clubs'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Kalanchoideae
Genus: Adromischus

Origin

Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs' is a cultivar of Adromischus cristatus.

Description

Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs' is a small, slow-growing succulent with branching stems and obovate to elliptical, pale green to reddish leaves. The stems can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) long.

The flowers are tubular, green, tipped with reddish-white, and appear on slender stalks that can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length.

Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs' is also sold as Adromischus cristatus 'War Club' or Adromischus 'War Club'.

How to Grow and Care for Adromischus cristatus 'Indian Clubs'

Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9b to 10b: from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 40°F (4.4°C).

Many species are easy to grow in any free-draining, gritty compost. Their compact habit allows a collection to be maintained in a small space, and they grow well on any sunny window ledge or the top shelf of the greenhouse. Water mostly from spring to fall, and let them dry out between waterings. Adromischus tolerates cool, frost-free conditions during the winter if kept dry. It is also well to keep water off the foliage during the winter. Mealybugs and vine weevils can be discouraged with a systemic insecticide.

Adromischus can be propagated from a single leaf, which should be placed against the side of the pot so that the stem ends touch the compost. Some species shed their leaves easily, and although each leaf can form a new plant, growing a large specimen can be challenging. In other cases, leaves for propagation must be carefully detached with a sharp knife.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Adromischus.

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