Crassula 'Garnet Lotus'

Scientific Name

Crassula 'Garnet Lotus'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula

Origin

Crassula 'Garnet Lotus' is a hybrid created by Steve Super in 2013. It results from a cross between Crassula alba var. parvisepala and Crassula perfoliata var. minor.

Description

Crassula 'Garnet Lotus' is a stunning succulent with thick, frosty, purple garnet-colored leaves that taper to a point and are held upright in a lotus-shaped rosette. The rosettes can reach up to 6 inches (15 cm) in height and nearly equal in diameter.

Large clusters of red flowers emerge from rosettes. They are held atop a sturdy stalk that can grow up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Crassulas are easy to grow but susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. Overwatering is sure to be fatal, as with all succulents, so err on the side of being too dry rather than too wet. Never let your plant sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer, pour off any excess water after a few minutes.

These succulents are generally started by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. Crassulas can be easily propagated from a single leaf. Sprout leaves by placing them into a potting mix for succulents, then cover the dish until they sprout.

Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Crassula.

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