Crassula are succulent, herbaceous plants. Some varieties are suitable for rock gardens in mild regions as long as the soil is well drained. The thick leaves are often covered with hair or 'meal' and the flowers are generally small in size and borne on terminal panicles. Crassulas can easily be grown from leaf cuttings.Crassula Rubricaulis Candy Cane is a beautiful succulent with green and white variegation. It bushes rosy red in full sun like a candy cane. It displays tiny white blooms in mid-summer.
Crassula 'candy Cane' Care
Crassula Rubricaulis 'candy Cane'
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
9b - 10a
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Avoid letting water sit for too long in the soil to prevent rot and fungal diseases. Reduce watering in the winter.
Fertilizer
Feed once with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season.
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
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Soil
Well-Drained, Porous, Gritty. Optimal pH is around 6.0 (slightly acidic).
Temperature
Average summer temperatures from 65ºF/18ºC to 70ºF/21ºC are ideal. In winter, it can survive temperatures as low as 50ºF/10ºC.
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