Details about growing and caring for Crassula elegans
Recommended light & temperature:
They need full sun or bright light but avoid direct sun exposure in summer. Tolerates mild frosts.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -5
Watering and care:
Keep the soil moist and in summer but let it dry out completely between watering in the winter.
Multiplication:
Sprouts and seeds
Pests:
Sensitive to mealybugs and rot due to excess watering.
Best types of soil:
They are tolerant of a wide range of soils and habitats, but prefer a highly porous potting mix to increase drainage. A non-acidic soil is ideal.