Crassula Mesembryanthemoides Tenelli

Crassula Mesembryanthemoides Tenelli Care

Crassula Mesembryanthem

What is the plant

Crassula mesembryanthemoides, is a small succulent shrub with green, fleshy, and hairy stems that turn woody and reddish-brown over time. It grows up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall. Leaves are green to yellowish-green and densely covered with soft recurved hairs. They are ascending, linear-elliptic with a pointed tip, up to 0.4 inches (2 cm) long, and 0.15 inches (0.4 cm) wide. Flowers are small, bell-shaped, white to cream-colored, and appear in clusters at the end of the branches in fall and winter.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-28°C - 10°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The watering needs of the Mesembryanthemoides plant are the same as other succulents. Opt for the soak and dry watering method. Make sure the soil is completely dry before watering the plant. The frequency of watering may vary from two to eight times every month, depending on the climate, size of the container, and type of soil.
Fertilizer
Feed the plant once a month if it is actively growing. Use a liquid cactus or succulent fertilizer while watering the plant. The new plant doesn’t require feeding in its first year.
Sunlight
These succulent plants love the full sun but also thrive in partial shade. Make sure to place this plant in an area where it can enjoy at least six hours of sun exposure every day.

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Soil
Just like other kinds of succulents, this plant requires a well-draining mixture for ultimate growth. It is recommended to use a succulent and cacti potting mix to provide it with the nutrients the plant needs. Create a potting mixture by combining equal parts of coarse sand, perlite, and potting soil.
Temperature
The United States USDA hardiness zone of this plant is between 9a to 11b. If you are growing this succulent in a climate colder than 30° degrees Fahrenheit (-1° C), keep the plant in a container so it may be transferred indoors to protect from the harsh cold.
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