Scientific Name
Crassula 'Roger Jones'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Etymology
The hybrid name honors Roger Jones, the ex-president of the Ballarat Cactus and Succulent Society Inc. in Victoria, Australia.
Origin
Crassula 'Roger Jones' is a hybrid created by Roger Jones and results from a cross between Crassula barbata and probably Crassula orbicularis.
Description
Crassula 'Roger Jones' is a beautiful small succulent that forms stemless, bowl-shaped rosettes of flat, rounded, green leaves that develop a red tinge on the edges when exposed to direct sunlight. The rosettes can grow up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter and produce offsets, forming a nice clump in time.
The flowers are white and appear in dense clusters in spring.
How to Grow and Care for Crassula 'Roger Jones'
Light: Crassula plants prefer full sun to partial shade. However, intense afternoon sun in the hottest period of summer can burn the leaves of the plants. Most Crassulas can be grown indoors if given enough light.
Soil: They are not particular about soil pH, but Crassulas require very porous soil with excellent drainage.
Hardiness: Crassula 'Roger Jones' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b.
Watering: These plants have typical watering needs for succulents. Avoid overwatering using the "soak and dry" method, where the soil is soaked with water, slowly drained, and left to dry out before watering again. Reduce watering in winter.
Fertilizing: Crassulas will benefit from a small amount of organic fertilizer in mid-spring when they start actively growing.
Repotting: Repot as needed, preferably in spring, at the beginning of active growth.
Propagation: Crassulas are generally started by leaves or stem cuttings. They can also be grown from seeds and offsets.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Crassula.
Toxicity of Crassula 'Roger Jones'
Crassula plants are generally nontoxic to people and pets.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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