| Crassula sarcocaulis | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Crassulaceae |
| Genus: | Crassula |
| Species: | C. sarcocaulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Crassula sarcocaulis Eckl. & Zeyh.
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Crassula sarcocaulis is a small shrubby succulent plant known by the common name bonsai crassula, [1] due to its bonsai-like appearance. It is a perennial plant native to the southern and southeastern Africa, ranging from Malawi and Mozambique through Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho, and South Africa. [2] [3] [4] It grows on mountain slopes in rocky terrain. [4]
Description
Bonsai crassula has small pink or white flowers that appear in summer. [5] The flowers are described as smelling like honey [6] or blackcurrant jelly. [3] The plant grows to about 30–50 cm (1-1.5 ft) high and wide. [3] [4]
Cultivation
This hardy little plant is among the most tolerant of cold temperatures in its genus, down to around -12 °C (10 °F), [3] as well as being heat-tolerant [7]
It is drought-tolerant [7] [4] and generally disease-free, [1] [5] but can be affected by aphids, mealybugs, and vine weevils. [5] It can be grown indoors or outdoors, with full or partial sunshine, but full sunlight is preferred. [3] Like most succulents, it prefers well-drained soil and only occasional watering. [3]
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References
- ^ a b "Crassula sarcocaulis | bonsai crassula Alpine Rockery/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk.
- ^ Crassula sarcocaulis Eckl. & Zeyh. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Crassula sarcocaulis, Bonsai Crassula, Succulent,". www.smgrowers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Crassula sarcocaulis at the South African National Biodiversity Institute".
- ^ a b c "Crassula sarcocaulis care at Shoot Gardening".
- ^ "Crassula sarcocaulis at Kernock Park Plants".
- ^ a b "Crassula sarcocaulis". Cacti.com.
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