Crassula ammophilaToelken
Globulea ammophila
household : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Photo byChris Rodgerson
The specific name " ammophila(am - oh - FY - luh ) " imply " sand - loving " and cite to the raw environment of this species that turn in the scrub vegetation of the coastal sandveld .
Crassula ammophilais native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape and Western Cape ) .
Crassula ammophilais a slenderly branched succulent shrub with unannealed branch and thick , fleshy , hoary - green to grey - brown leaves , all densely covered with coarse recurve hairs . It can grow up to 32 inches ( 80 cm ) tall , sometimes climbing into the surround vegetation . The paired leaves are inversely lance - shaped , with the upper face flat to slightly convex and a convex miserable expression . They can measure up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 atomic number 96 ) foresightful and 0.15 inches ( 0.4 atomic number 96 ) widely .
The tube-shaped , cream - distort flowers appear in orbicular head on forgetful , hairy stems in spring .
Light : Crassulas choose full sun to partial shade . However , acute afternoon sun in the hottest period of summertime canburn the leave of the plants . MostCrassulas can be rise indoors if given enough light . Place yourC. ammophilain a southerly window with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight .
Soil : These succulent are not special about ground pH but involve very porous grunge with excellent drainage . Use commercial-grade potting ground mixes designated for use with succulents , ormix your own .
Hardiness : MostCrassulas will permit some forgetful - terminal figure freezing , but extreme of cold or oestrus will do them to lose leaves and cash in one’s chips . C. ammophilacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : This flora has typical lacrimation needs for succulent . Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method acting , where the soil is hock with water system , easy drained , and left to dry out out before watering again . cut watering in wintertime .
Fertilizing : Crassulas are slow - growing succulents and do not require much feeding . However , C. ammophilawill profit from a belittled amount of organic plant food in mid - spring .
Repotting : Repot as needed , sooner in natural spring , at the beginning of the dynamic growth geological period . check that the dirt is dry before you begin repot .
Propagation : Crassulas are broadly speaking started by leaves or stem cuttings . They can also begrown from seedsand offsets . The fast way to get decent - sizedC. ammophilais to grow it from fore cuttings . PropagatingCrassulas with runner is easy because the parent plant has already done most of the piece of work for you . Sow the seeds in spring or summertime .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
Crassulaplants are generally nontoxic to masses and ducky .
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