2 inch Adromischus cristatus Crinkle Leaf Plant
(This plant comes in a 2 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Also known as "Key lime pie" and "Crinkle leaf plant." This dwarf perennial succulent has short branches covered with fine aerial roots. The leaves have this undulating margin, and generally measure 20-40 x 5-13 mm.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape, Ratelpoort)
Growth habits: Dwarf succulent, up to 4"tall (10 cm), leaves up to 1.6"long (4 cm)
Watering needs: Moderate water when growing in the fall and spring, keep dryer the rest of the time
Propagation: Leaf cuttings, seeds
Cultural practices: Check for mealybugs
Blooming habits: The crinkle leaf plant has inconspicuous reddish white tubular flowers on an 8" long inflorescence (20 cm).
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
