Crassula can be grown without even having experience in gardening. The flower is unpretentious and resistant to negative influences from the outside.
The flower can develop both in the absence of sunlight and under scorching rays. It can be grown on a southern windowsill or in the back of a room. The leaves will not lose their attractive appearance. It is necessary to gradually adapt the plant to bright light after shade. This will require placing it in the sun in the early morning hours. At noon, the flower is moved to a place where the light is diffused.
Crassula care for an inexperienced gardener
During the growing season, the most comfortable temperature for a plant is 20-22 degrees. With the onset of winter, it needs coolness, which will ensure the onset of a dormant period. The flower can withstand temperatures up to 0 degrees. Regular caring for him involves:
- moderate watering, no more than 2 times a month. During the rest period, watering is reduced to 1 time per month;
- top dressing is applied at the beginning of the growing season. Liquid complexes can be used for fertilization;
- transplant – the diameters of the crown and the pot must match. A strong root system needs a stable and wide pot. The transplant is carried out after the roots have completely absorbed the earthen lump.
It is important to provide reliable drainage for the plant. The root system does not tolerate even short-term stagnation of moisture. You can cover the bottom of the pot with expanded clay, sand, crushed stone and gravel.
Crassula has many hybrid varieties. Their advantage is increased shade tolerance. A mixture of garden and turf soil with the addition of a small amount of sand is suitable for growing plants. Drainage is a must for all grades. Its layer should be at least 10 cm.At home, varieties are most often grown:
- Crassula Ovata is a small branched shrub. The foliage has a green tint with a blue tone. Its smooth surface is covered with a glossy sheen. The sheet plate has a smooth rounded shape.
- “Crassula hobbit” – cylindrical leaves have an extension at the tip. Contrast piping trims the edges. The barrel is strong and sturdy. It actively branches and forms several lateral shoots.
If the leaves of the plant become lethargic and dull, it is necessary to reduce the humidity level in the room. Dry foliage can be a sign of illness.
The flower tolerates transplantation and changes in environmental conditions. To preserve his health, only timely transplantation and moderate watering are required.