Crassula’Alice Herbert '
fellowship : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Max Holmes named this loan-blend in memory of Mrs. Alice Herbert , a valued member of the Geelong Cactus and Succulent Club who died in 1995 .
Photo by Noelene Tomlinson
Crassula’Alice Herbert ' is a hybrid create by Max Holmes of Strathalbyn , Australia . It result from a interbreeding betweenCrassula tomentosavar.tomentosaandCrassula’Coralita ' .
Crassula’Alice Herbert ' is a modest , tardily - grow succulent that work a clump of acaulescent rose window , producing offsets at the stand of the plant life and the substructure of the flower stem after flowering . The leave are rounded , flat or somewhat concave on the upper surface , slightly convex on the lower open , and can measure up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimeter ) long , 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) astray , and 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) thick . They are green , covered with stubby , recurved hairs , giving them a grey appearing .
The peak are very pale pink , shading to picket icteric in the throat , and appear in winter in dull clusters on stalks covered with curt hairs similar to those on the leaves . The flower stalking can arise up to 8 column inch ( 20 cm ) tall .
Photo by Noelene Tomlinson
Light : C.‘Alice Herbert ' prefer full sunlight to partial shade . However , vivid afternoon Dominicus in the hottest geological period of summertime canburn the leaves of the works . Therefore , a place with morning sun and afternoon shade would be arrant . Indoors , identify your plant in a window where they receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight .
territory : This plant is not particular about grunge pH but requires very porous stain with excellent drainage . apply commercial potting filth mixes designated for exercise with succulent , ormix your own .
Hardiness : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate some unforesightful - term freezing , but extremum of frigid or heat will cause it to lose leaves and fail . C.‘Alice Herbert ' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Photo by Noelene Tomlinson
lacrimation : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soaking and dry " method , where the soil is surcharge with water , slowly enfeeble , and left to dry out before tearing again . Reduce lachrymation in wintertime . Potted plants require more frequent lacrimation than those in the ground .
Fertilizing : C.‘Alice Herbert ' does not need much feeding but will benefit from a modest amount of constitutional fertiliser in mid - springtime when it starts actively produce .
Repotting : Repot as needed , preferably in spring , at the beginning of the growing time of year . verify the soil is juiceless before you begin repotting .
Photo byMax Holmes
Propagation : This succulent is generally started by leaves or stem cuttings . It can also be arise from ejaculate and offsets . The easiest way is to propagateC.‘Alice Herbert ' from a individual leaf , while using stem cuttings is the fastest way to get a decent - sized plant life . These processes are most successful at the source of the industrial plant ’s active growth period . Sow the seeds in the spring or summer . distribute by carve up offsets is easy because the parent plant has already done most of the work for you .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C.‘Alice Herbert ' is non-poisonous to citizenry and favorite .
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