Crassula hirtipes

Crassula hirtipes is from SA (Northern Cape, Western Cape); Succulent Karoo, quartzitic sandstone rocks near the sea and inland, growing in rock crevices on rock faces or under rocks or in other shaded positions. Its synonym is Crassula hystrix. Small, decumbent to erect, branched, forming spreading tufts to appx 6" in diameter. Protect from frost.

plant Features

Full sun
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Crassula hirtipes

Latin name

Crassula hirtipes

type

Succulent

family

Crassulaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

0.60 M 0.60 M

Crassula hirtipes

Propagation by cuttings

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

Crassulas can be grown from leaf cuttings taken in spring and summer. Pull a leaf from the main stem, leave it to dry for a day, then place it on the surface of the growing compost. The leaf will form roots and eventually, a small rosette will appear at the base. Remove and pot up the new plant when well rooted.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Summer

Crassulas need a sharply drained soil, such as 2 parts John Innes potting compost number 2 and 1 part course sand or grit. They do best on a sunny window ledge and in winter, require a minimum temperature of 7C. Repot every second year in early spring.

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