Scientific Name
Crassula 'Rosa Marina'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Etymology
The generic name "Crassula" (pronounced "KRASS-oo-la") means "somewhat thick" and refers to the thick, fleshy, succulent leaves and stems characteristic of nearly every species in this genus.
The origin and intended meaning of the cultivar epithet 'Rosa Marina' have not been documented.
Description
Crassula 'Rosa Marina' is an attractive succulent with green leaves closely appressed around slender stems, forming clear 4-angled columns. The new leaves are oblique at the apex, sometimes tinged deep red, and thus even more colorful than the rest of the plant. The stems are hardly visible, as the plant offsets freely from the base.
The flowers resemble those of Crassula elegant. They are white to cream-colored and appear in terminal clusters in summer and fall.
Origin
Crassula 'Rosa Marina' is a hybrid created by Corrado Coccorese in 2010. One parent is almost certainly Crassula elegans; the other is less certain, possibly Crassula marchandii or Crassula columella.
How to Grow and Care for Crassula 'Rosa Marina'
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. 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 below by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
You can generally start these succulents by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. You can easily propagate Crassula from a single leaf. To sprout leaves, place them in a succulent potting mix, 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, and remove 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.
Links
- Back to genus Crassula
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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