Pigmyweeds

Pigmyweeds Care

Crassula helmsii

What is the plant

Crassula helmsii is an aquatic or semi-terrestrial succulent that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant was first found in New Zealand and Australia, but later it became known all over the world. It is known that Pigmyweeds belongs to the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species in many countries.

Crassula helmsii is a hardy plant that likes to grow near ponds and rivers, where it creates a carpet with a large coverage. Interestingly, the plant can completely or half submerge the stems in water.
It has stiff shoots bearing small narrow leaves 4–24 mm (0.16–0.94 in). The flowers emerge from the axils of the upper leaves and are formed in the summer. At the same time, they have 4 petals and are always above the water.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

9a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Succulents require regular watering, so it's important to control this to keep the plant healthy. You can use the soaking and dry method.
Pruning
In spring and autumn, you should cut leaves and dense branches with scissors to preserve the beautiful shape of the plant.
Fertilizer
The succulent will take all nutrients from the soil, so it is not necessary to fertilize additionally.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Crassula helmsii needs enough sunlight for normal development. In the summer, it is important to monitor the condition of the plant because too much light can cause burns to the leaves.
Soil
A well-drained, loose soil mix for plants is best.
Propagation
The best option is propagation by cuttings. Cut a leaf from a healthy plant and place its base on moist soil. After 1-2 weeks, a bud will appear at the base of the leaf.

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Temperature
The plant likes a warm climate and sunlight, so the best temperature is 20-25°C (68-77˚F) in summer and 0-15°C (32-59˚F) in winter.
Container
It is important that the pot is approximately the size of a plant or bigger and has a good drainage system.
Fun fact
Crassula has similar species that are difficult to distinguish without a hand lens.