Crassula sarcocaulis
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ^ 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".[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Crassula sarcocaulis". Cacti.com.
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