Crassula montanasubsp.quadrangularis(Schönl . ) Toelken
Crassula gillii , Crassula quadrangularis
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The subspecific name " quadrangularis(pronounced kwad - ran - gew - LAIR - iss ) " means " birth four sides , quadrangular " and relate to the shape of the rosettes .
Crassula montanasubsp.quadrangularisis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs between Laingsburg and Beaufort West in the Western Cape and Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape state , often in dense lustrelessness in sheltered rock crevices or on the south - face aspect of drop .
Crassula montanasubsp.quadrangularisis a little , abject - raise succulent with leaves neatly set up in pairs along the theme , each at correct angle to the couple above or below , forming an almost flat squarerosette . The rosette can grow up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) wide , proliferating from the base and create a obtuse mat over time . The parting areobovate , bespeckle with dark green to reddishglands , and line with finecilia . They can measure up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) prospicient and 0.5 inch ( 1.2 cm ) wide .
In habitat, Prince Albert Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byCollette Hurt. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
The tiny flowers are tube-shaped with bloodless , basally fusedpetalsand appear in flat - topped to rounded cluster on upright stalk in leaping and summertime . The flower stalks can grow up to 2 inches 95 centimetre ) marvellous .
Light : C. montanasubsp.quadrangularisprefers full sun to partial spook . However , acute afternoon sunlight on the hot summertime day canburn the leaves of the works . Therefore , a place with sunup Lord’s Day and afternoon shade would be perfect . Indoors , place your plant in a window that receives at least 6 hr of verbatim sunlight .
Soil : This plant life is not particular about dirt pH but requires very porous territory with excellent drainage . you could use commercial potting soil mix designate for succulents ormix your own .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate short - terminus freeze , but extremes of cold or heating plant will have it to lose leaves and die . C. montanasubsp.quadrangulariscan withstand temperatures as low-down as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soaking and dry " method acting , in which the grime is pawn with water , tardily debilitate , and leave to dry out before lacrimation again . Reduce lacrimation in wintertime . Potted industrial plant require more frequent lachrymation than those in the ground .
fertilise : C. montanasubsp.quadrangularisdoes not need much feeding but will benefit from a small-scale amount of organic plant food when it starts actively uprise in mid - spring .
In habitat, Beaufort West Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAntonia. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Repotting : Repot as need , preferably in leap , at the beginning of fighting plant growth . ensure the soil is dry before you get repot .
extension : This succulent is generally propagated by leaves or shank cuttings but can also be grown from seed . The easy way is to propagateC. montanasubsp.quadrangularisfrom a individual leaf , while using stem cuttings is the fast way to get a nice - sized plant . These process are most successful at the beginning of the produce season . Sow the seed in the spring or summertime .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C. montanasubsp.quadrangularisis nontoxic to people and pets .
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