Scientific Name
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora 'Pagoda Village'
Common Name(s)
Pagoda Village
Synonym(s)
Crassula 'Pagoda Village'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora 'Pagoda Village' is a dwarf cultivar of Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora, listed in the Abbey Garden Cacti & Succulents Catalogue in 1979.
Description
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora 'Pagoda Village', also known as Crassula 'Pagoda Village', is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves that change color from green to red and purple. It typically grows to about 2 inches (5 cm) tall.
The flowers appear at the ends of pagoda-like chains that can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) in length. These small, white flowers can grow to a diameter of 0.25 inch (0.6 cm).
As a variable subspecies, Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora exhibits a range of characteristics, and this cultivar is no exception.
Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora is a variable subspecies, and this cultivar is no exception.
How to Grow and Care for Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora 'Pagoda Village'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 50°F (10°C).
Crassulas are easy to grow but susceptible to mealybugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your plant sit in water. If you water from beneath by allowing the plant to sit in a saucer of water, pour off any excess 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 covering 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 out 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.
Links
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