Crassula columnarissubsp.proliferaFriedrich
Leather Button , Shaving Brush
Tetraphyle columnarisvar.prolifera
A plant in bloom with offsets near the base and a dead plant remains. In habitat, Matzikama Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAndrew Massyn. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The subspecific epithet " prolifera(pro - LEEF - er - uh ) " means " proliferous " and denote to the growth wont of this race .
Crassula columnarissubsp.proliferais native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape and Western Cape ) and southernNamibia . It grows on gentle slope or in impression , often with quartzite gravel , rarely in shallow ground in rock’n’roll crevices .
A plant with flowers in various stages of opening. In habitat, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPieter. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Crassula columnarissubsp.proliferais a small succulent with inadequate , erect stem hidden by tightly compact leafage pairs , forming a sharpen columnar trunk . It can grow up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) tall and usually producesoffsetsat the base or in the axils of the down in the mouth leave of absence . The leaf columns can reach 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in diameter . The foliage are thickset , fleshy , andmucronate , with a distinctkeelon the lower surface . The leaf coloring varies from greyish - green to red or brownish .
Theinflorescencesare partially hide by the upper leaves or separate well above the leaves . The flowers are lily-white to pale scandalmongering and come out from mid - wintertime to spring . This plant ismonocarpic , which imply the stem dies after flowering .
clear : C. columnarissubsp.proliferaprefers full sun to partial shadowiness . However , acute good afternoon Lord’s Day in the hottest period of summertime canburn the leaves of the plant . Therefore , a seat with morning sunshine and good afternoon tad would be perfect . Indoors , place your plant in a windowpane that receives at least 6 hours of lineal sun .
A small group of plants. In habitat, Matzikama Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
dirt : This plant life is not special about soil pH but requires very porous grease with excellent drain . apply commercial-grade potting soil mixes designated for succulent , ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate short - term freezing , but extreme of insensate or heat will cause it to lose leaf and perish . C. columnarissubsp.proliferacan withstand temperatures as low-down as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° degree centigrade ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and ironical " method , where the soil is soaked with water , slowly drained , and leave to dry out out before watering again . boil down watering in winter . Potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the earth .
A plant in full bloom. In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
inseminate : C. columnarissubsp.proliferadoes not need much feeding but will profit from a little amount of organic fertilizer when it initiate actively grow in mid - spring .
Repotting : Repot as needed , sooner in springtime , at the start of the active increase menstruation . ensure the dirt is dry before you begin repotting .
multiplication : This succulent is generally take off by offsets . It can also be spring up from seeds . Sow the seeds in the spring or summertime . Propagating by dividing set-back is easy because the parent plant has already done most of the piece of work for you .
read more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C. columnarissubsp.proliferais nontoxic to people and pets .
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