Scientific Name
Crassula volkensii 'Variegata'
Accepted Scientific Name
Crassula volkensii Engl.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Description
Crassula volkensii 'Variegata' is a low-growing succulent shrub with a more or less decumbent growth habit. It can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. The variegated leaves can reach 1.2 inches (3 cm) in length and 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) in width. They are green with cream or pinkish edges and sometimes with scattered dark dots on the underside.
The flowers are tiny, white to pink, and appear at the end of the branches in early spring.
Origin
Crassula volkensii 'Variegata' is a variegated cultivar of Crassula volkensii.
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 sure to be fatal. So err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, ensure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
These succulents 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. 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 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
Links
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