Scientific Name
Crassula monticola N.E.Br.
Accepted Scientific Name
Crassula rupestris Thunb.
Common Name(s)
Rosary Vine, Kebab Bush, Concertina Bush, Bead Vine
Synonym(s)
Crassula rupestris var. monticola, Crassula rupestris 'Monticola'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
Crassula monticola is native to South Africa. It is not recognized as a separate species and is treated as a synonym of Crassula rupestris.
Description
Crassula monticola, also known as Crassula rupestris var. monticola, is a beautiful succulent similar to Crassula rupestris subsp. rupestris but has thicker, slightly smaller, and rounded leaves.
The deep pink to pale pink flowers are star-shaped and appear grouped in clusters. They can reach up to 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) in diameter.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 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. As with all succulents, overwatering is fatal, so err on the side of being too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit in water. If you water from beneath by allowing the plant to sit in a saucer of water, ensure that you pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
Crassulas are generally started by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. Plants can be easily propagated from a single leaf: sprout leaves by placing them into a succulent or cacti mix, then covering the dish until they sprout. Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot.
See 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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