Adromischus

Adromischus Care

Adromischus cristatus

Other names: Key Lime Pie Plant

What is the plant

Adromischus cristatus belongs to the dwarf succulent plants of the Crassulaceae family. This succulent is most common among rocky slopes and shaded cliffs in the Eastern Cape and South Africa. A characteristic feature of the plant is a short stem and reddish hairlike roots.

Adromischus cristatus grows in bunches, forming small rosettes, and has massive leaves with wavy edges and erect stems 2-5 cm (0.7-2 in) tall. The leaves are wedge-shaped and covered with fine hairs.
The plant has a varied color with a shade of green with dark red and purple dots, indicating its growth conditions. Flowering occurs in spring on the stems, after which tubular flowers of different colors appear there.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

14°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The plant likes a dry environment, so it should be watered only when the soil is completely dry, and in winter, it is not necessary to water it.
Pruning
For better growth, the plant should be pruned to remove old flowers and leaves. Light pruning should be done from time to time.
Fertilizer
A liquid fertilizer for houseplants once a month is suitable for succulents.

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Sunlight
The plant grows well in a warm climate in full sunlight and indoors on a windowsill.
Soil
The best option would be soil for cacti or a soil-sand mixture.
Propagation
Adromischus cristatus reproduces by leaves and seeds. Carefully unscrew the leaf from the stem and lean it against the wall of the pot, after which shoots will appear after a while.

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Temperature
The ideal temperature for the plant is 19-30°C (66-86˚F), and the minimum is 3°C (37˚F).
Container
The container should have drainage holes and be the right size for the plant.
Fun fact
The succulent has an interesting shape, which is why the name "cristatus" means "crested."