Crassula rupestris subsp. marnieriana

November 18, 2009

Small species Crassula rupestris subsp krasulky. marnieriana, originally from South Africa in the Western Cape is ideal for growing on sunny window ledges or balconies. It forms long stalks from 10 to 40 cm, which are succulent in their youth, old age dřevnatějící. According to the method of cultivation can be achieved poléhavého or slightly drooping appearance with longer stems, or miniature bonsajky with woody stems. The plant has leaves densely crowded, as if napíchané or nevlečené like beads on the stem. At the beginning of the winter peak appeared with numerous white flowers, typical for Crassula flowers.

To achieve small growth we need to keep some principles in cultivation. The soil must be well drained and permeable to the small a container to avoid overheating during the summer high temperatures and waterlogging at temperatures which slows drying potting compost. Suitable letnění is in full sun. Watering should be limited to the minimum dose, which we keep only the little plant life. Indicator is the succulent leaves that have begun to shrink. It's such a misery, but believe that plants are accustomed to from their countries of origin, which grow in extremely hot areas. By that restrict water flow, significantly restrict the growth of plants. It is downloaded, stem and early lignify additions during the year are minimal.

For most winter temperatures are 5 to 10 ° C. Plant growth stops completely at rest through the winter. The only thing that appears are the flowers. Plantation on the photo to us regularly every year at the beginning of November bloom. If you do not want to collect seeds, or do not want to unnecessarily nevysilovala plantation, you can still peak inflorescence with buds cut. Rassula C. rupestris subsp. marnieriana is interesting succulent growing to normal, with no special rights.

flower in December 2009