Scientific Name
Crassula susannae Rauh & Friedrick
Synonyms
Crassula suzannae
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Description
Crassula susannae is a small, succulent plant with thick tap root, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It grows extremely slow. A real miniature Crassula, it takes years before the plant has filled up a small pot. The low rosettes divide by the time so that a compact globe is formed. Leaves are up to 0.3 inches (7 mm) long. Flowers are white and blooms in mid fall. This species has been used decades ago to develop very interesting hybrids, like Crassula 'Celia' and Crassula 'Dorothy'.
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Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Crassula are easy to grow, but they are susceptible to mealy bugs 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 letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to 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 covering the dish until they sprout.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill 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… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Crassula
Origin
Crassula susannae is native to South Africa (Little Namaqualand).
Subspecies, Varieties, Forms, Cultivars and Hybrids
Links
- Back to genus Crassula
- Succulentopedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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