Description
Crassula cultrata is a succulent plant with fleshy shiny leaves used as an excellent ornamental plant.
Constituents
- Crassula cultrata - Succulent Plant- 1
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Red)- 1
Crassula cultrata in their natural element will be one of the easiest plants to maintain in your garden. Their dark, glossy green color is a great foil for almost any flower color. The leaves are in opposite pairs, often yellowish green with reddish margins, becoming reddish brown.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
| Common Name | Bush Plakkie, Sharp-leaved Crassula |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 80 cm |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish-green |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Crassula cultrata care
Crassula is generally started by division, offsets or leaf cuttings. Plants can be easily propagated from a single leaf. Sprout leaves by placing them into a succulent or cacti mix, then covering the dish until they sprout.
Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
| Sunlight | Partial sunlight |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 18 to 25-degree celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizers |
Crassula cultrata special feature
Crassula is a diverse and extensive genus of succulent plants, with about 350 species which are popular house plants and quite fascinating.
Crassula cultrata uses
Ornamental Use:
- The smaller Crassula are perfect container plants low maintenance, evergreen and eye-catching
- If you have the climate, the plants look terrific tucked into and hanging over walls
Medicinal Use:
- Helpful in treating diabetic patients