Details about growing and caring for Crassula sarmentosa
Recommended light & temperature:
Needs full sun or bright, filtered light with ample airflow, but avoid direct sun in midsummer. Protect from frost.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -5
Watering and care:
Provide some water throughout the year. During the summer months, the soil must be kept moist. During winter, water only when the soil is completely dry.
Multiplication:
By shoots or seeds.
Pests:
sensitive to mealybugs
Best types of soil:
They prefer a very porous potting mix to increase drainage. An acid soil is ideal.
Scientific name:
Crassula sarmentosa
Synonyms:
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Origin:
South Africa
Natural Habitat Crassula sarmentosa:
Typically found climbing bushes or on the sides of ravines.
There are 2 Crassula sarmentosa in the collections: