Scientific Name
Sinocrassula yunnanensis 'Cristata'
Accepted Scientific Name
Sinocrassula yunnanensis (Franch.) A. Berger
Synonyms
Crassula yunnanensis f. cristata
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Sinocrassula
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 stems, mostly 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 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 cover 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
This succulent is a form of Sinocrassula yunnanensis selected for its crested growth.
Links
- Back to genus Sinocrassula
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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