Crassula subaphyllavar.virgatacan be distinguished fromCrassula subaphyllavar.subaphyllaby its erect habit , smooth radical , and placid and somewhat longer leaves curved upwards . On the other script , Crassula subaphyllavar.subaphyllahas a accumbent or climb habit , leaves that pass around at about correct angles to the arm , and its shank and farewell are typically compensate with curt , recurved , adpressed hair .
Crassula subaphyllavar.virgata(Harv . ) Toelken
Crassula virgata , Globulea subaphylla var . virgata
In habitat, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
category : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Crassula subaphyllavar.virgatais a succulent shrublet with wiry , erect , more or less woody branch and sarcoid leaves curve upward , more or less parallel with branches . It can reach up to 32 inches ( 80 centimeter ) in height . The leave are unruffled and narrowly oblong , measure up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in length .
This flora bring on small , flat - top clusters of little , vasiform , ointment - colour in flower from spring to midsummer .
Crassula subaphyllavar.virgatais native toSouth Africa . It grows on stony or gravelly slopes in the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces .
Etymology
The varietal epithet " virgata(vir - tabun - tuh ) " mean " made of twigs " and refer to the lissom offset .
Light : Crassula subaphyllavar.virgataprefers full Sunday to partial shade . However , avoid intense afternoon sun during the hot summertime days , as it canburn the leave-taking . If you are growing this industrial plant Indoors , place it in a window with at least 6 hours of lineal sunlight .
Soil : This plant is not peculiar about soil pH , but it does demand soil that is very poriferous and has excellent drain . you’re able to use commercial-grade soil premix for succulents orcreate your own .
Temperature : While this succulent can tolerate average summer temperatures and light - term freeze , extreme cold or heat can induce it to miss leaves and even die . Crassula subaphyllavar.virgatagrows secure inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method acting to keep the plant healthy . piss deeply and then rent the soil all dry out before watering again . thin watering in wintertime . The potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
fertilize : WhileCrassula subaphyllavar.virgatadoes not require eminent levels of nutrient , it will benefit from a small-scale amount of organic fertilizer in mid - spring when it starts actively growing .
Repotting : Repot the plant as take , preferably in leap , at the beginning of the growing season . ensure the stain is dry before begin to repot .
Propagation : This plant can be propagated by leaves , stem cut , or source . The easiest method is using leave , but stem cut will produce larger plant life more quickly . These methods are most successful at the beginning of the produce time of year , while outflow and summer are ideal for sowing seeds .
con more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
Crassula subaphyllavar.virgatais considered non - toxic and is good for grow around children andpets .
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