Method of Cultivating Crassula fusca in the Sedum Family
This article introduces the experience of cultivating the succulent plant Crassula fusca, the method of growing Crassula fusca in the Sedum family, which will be discussed by our editor next.
Crassula fusca belongs to the Sedum family, is a subshrub that doesn't grow tall easily. The leaves are opposite and densely arranged on the stems, long and narrow. Young leaves are green, while old leaves are brown or dark brown. In seasons with large temperature differences, the entire plant's leaves turn purple-red, which is very beautiful. Crassula fusca has clusters of white flowers. The flowers are small and pollination can be a bit challenging.
Crassula fusca prefers a warm, dry, and sunny environment, is drought-tolerant, and can withstand indoor temperatures as low as -4 degrees Celsius if the potting soil is kept dry. At -4 degrees, the leaves may look slightly wilted and feel frostbitten, but they will recover when the temperature rises. Crassula fusca is somewhat tolerant to semi-shade, but if kept in the shade for too long, the leaves turn green and the base of the leaves easily stretches out, making the leaf stalks soft and weak. While the plant needs sunlight, it's best not to expose it to direct sunlight in summer, with some shading being sufficient. Also, water sparingly.
The soil for cultivation should be fertile and well-draining, with a mix of coal slag, a bit of peat, vermiculite, and perlite used by Gengfeng, which is quite breathable. The surface of the soil should be covered with granular natural river sand. Crassula fusca grows very明显 in cool seasons, while it briefly enters dormancy in summer due to high temperatures but not for long. In the entire summer, Gengfeng also waters the plant heavily, essentially pouring water over it. If the roots are good, there won't be any problems. One issue that plant enthusiasts should be aware of is that Crassula fusca should be avoided from being watered from the top during summer, as it can easily rot. Generally, watering is done two hours after sunset in summer.
The propagation of Crassula fusca can be done in early spring by cutting the top and inserting it into the soil, with the remaining stem producing suckers. It can also be propagated by leaf insertion, taking healthy leaves, inserting them into slightly moist soil, and waiting for new roots and leaves to grow in a shaded and ventilated area. Water can be given when the soil is completely dry. It is a very easy plant to propagate.
The above is the complete content of the cultivation method (with pictures) for Crassula fusca in the Sedum family, which green plant enthusiasts can refer to.