Crassula with Moon Halo
This article brings you the planting content of succulent plants, Crassula with Moon Halo. Keep reading!
Crassula tomentosa——Sedum family, green leaves opposite and closely arranged, with tiny villi on the leaf surface, and slightly longer villi on the leaf edges. Flower color is white-pink, miniature. Propagation methods include sowing, dividing, and cutting. Kite generally uses the cutting method for propagation and insertion, and the remaining parts will sprout. Pollination of the plant must be cross-pollination, as the flowers are very small, requiring super patience.
Kite's soil is a mixture of peat, perlite, and coal slag, approximately in a 1:1:1 ratio. To isolate the plant from direct contact with the soil surface and to improve breathability, kite habitually spreads clean river sand particles, with sand sizes ranging from 3 to 5 millimeters. Watering is done only when the soil is completely dry. Spring and autumn are the growing seasons and can be exposed to full sunlight.
In summer, there is slight dormancy, with ventilation and shading. Watering is minimal, about 3 to 4 times a month with a small amount of water given at the edge of the pot (based on the size of your pot and local climate, be careful not to overwater as it can cause leggy growth). This is to maintain the plant's root system from drying out due to excessive dryness. In winter, gradually reduce watering when the temperature drops below 5 degrees, keep the potting soil dry below 3 degrees, and try to maintain a temperature no lower than minus 3 degrees. Dry potting soil can safely survive the winter.
When watering, try to water the soil instead of the leaves, as moisture or soil on the leaves can affect their appearance, and the tiny villi are difficult to clean. Avoid watering the core, especially in summer as it can cause rot. The habit of watering is to water thoroughly when dry, as excessive watering can cause leggy growth and affect appearance. Crassula with Moon Halo grows relatively fast and tends to form clusters. Below is a picture of kite's cutting plant:
The above shares the detailed content of the basic care for Crassula tomentosa. I hope it can be helpful to you!