Crassula platyphylla

Crassula platyphylla Care

Crassula platyphylla

What is the plant

Crassula platyphylla is a clumping and spreading succulent with long green leaves with red margins that intensify during the cold or the sun. During spring and summer, flower stalks emerge with small yellow flowers. It originates to South Africa.

Crassula is a diverse and extensive genus of succulent plants, with about 350 species. Probably the most well-known is the Jade plant (Crassula ovata). Many of us know it as a houseplant, but in warm climates, it grows into a shrub. They are members of the stonecrop family and are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties originate almost exclusively from species from the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The name crassula comes from the Latin, meaning thick, referring to the thickening of the succulent leaves.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -1°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
As succulents, they don't need frequent watering, since they store it in their leaves. If they are left to sit in wet soil, their roots will rot. During cooler months, give them a good drenching and then allow the soil to dry out, before watering again. Crassula plants go dormant when the temperature gets hot in summer and need even less water.
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly. You can give your plants a little organic fertilizer in mid-spring, as they start actively growing.
Sunlight
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade. The plant cannot take direct sun in summer.

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Soil
Crassula plants need very well draining soil, but they are not particular about soil pH. Sandy or even rocky soil is fine.
Temperature
The plant is hardy to at down to -5°C for brief periods. Inside, normal room temperature around 20-22°C (68-72°F) is sufficient.
Container
This plant can be grown in containers. Choose a large pot with enough drainage holes.