Crassula cephalophora
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Crassula cephalophora, a native to South Africa, and belonging to the Crassulaceae family is characterized by its lime-green foliage. The leaves especially are paddle-shaped and have a silvery sheen due to the presence of tiny white hair. The plant is a great indoor option. This shrub succulent grows no more than 12 inches and bears white flowers during the summer season. Also known as the Mini propeller plant, this succulent is not frost-hardy. If you live in places with extreme winter conditions, the best is to grow this plant indoors. It is a slow-growing plant and winter-dormant. For optimal growth, it needs bright light, at times direct sunlight.
Growth Rate
The Propeller plant is slow-growing.
Flowering
The succulent sprouts white flowers during the summer season.
Watering
The plant requires a regular dose of water during the summer months. In winters, when it goes dormant, reduce watering.
Soil
The succulent grows optimally in a well-draining cactus potting mix. Use pumice or perlite or any other mineral grit to increase drainage.
Hardiness
The plant is not frost-hardy. The hardiness zone is 9b to 11b.
Light
One of the Crassula cephalophora care tips is to keep your plant in bright sunlight and sometimes a bit of direct light for its best growth.
Propagation
There are multiple ways of propagating the plant. Some of these are seeds, basal offsets, and stem and leaf cuttings.
Crassula cephalophora does not usually have any pest problems. Be careful not to overwater the succulent as this can cause fungal diseases and can cause the root to rot. Get the best quality plants from Planet Desert!
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cactus jungle. |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower | White |
| Frost Tolerance | 30F |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 10b |
| Height | 20 cm |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Crassula Cephalophora |
| Shape | rosette |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |