Sinocrassula yunnanensis 'Cristata'

Scientific Name

Sinocrassula yunnanensis 'Cristata'

Accepted Scientific Name

Sinocrassula yunnanensis (Franch.) A. Berger

Synonym(s)

Crassula yunnanensis f. cristata

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sinocrassula

Origin

Sinocrassula yunnanensis 'Cristata' is a form of Sinocrassula yunnanensis selected for its mutated growth.

Description

Sinocrassula yunnanensis 'Cristata' is a weird succulent with fan-like growths. Sometimes, the mutation is found in all parts of the plant, although some specimens are not strongly crested and are partly normal.

The small white flowers appear in clusters on stalks that can be crested or normal in shape.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 7a to 11b: from 0 °F (−17.8 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Crassulas are easy to grow but susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. Overwatering is sure to be fatal, as with all succulents, 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, ensure that you 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 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, 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.

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