Botanical Name: Crassula falcata
Common Name: Propellor plant Type of Plant: dicot: succulent Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an irregularly-shaped, open succulent perennial, with spreading-trailing branches forming a loose, mounded canopy Height 2' - 3' Spread 3' - 6' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade in well-drained sites Soil tolerates most soils that have good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24): best for warm coastal climates Morphology: Leaves gray-green, sickle shaped, fleshy, 3"-5", overlapping in two rows along the stem Flowers scarlet red, in dense flattened clusters above the foliage; summer months Fruit if present, a tiny capsule Propagation: succulent cuttings Usage: a striking 'visual contrast' plant for its unusual foliage and overall shape - good for a low filler in Mediterranean and sub-tropical theme gardens; excellent as a container plant Landscape Care: Watering requires little after establishment - best if watered occasionally (14-20 days) during hot months Fertilizing none required Pruning none except to control overall size Pests/Diseases relatively free; root-rot in badly draining soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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