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Crassula dejecta

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Description - from Wikipedia

Crassula undulata, commonly known as doily crassula, is a species of succulent plant that is native to South Africa.

Description
It is a perennial plant that is densely branched and bushy, about 400 mm high. The leaves are somewhat fleshy, frequently speckled with red hues. A line of rounded pearl-like hairs on the margins give leaves a silvery edge. There are also small hairs that point downwards on the immature stems that feature a silvery tinge. The leaves are opposite, and are thickly ordered in regular rows on the stems.

Inflorescences
The flowers are white that tend to be hinted with pink or red sepals, with red ovaries coloring the center of the flowers, and red anthers that turn golden. The flowers are sorted in cloaked clusters, jammed at the branches' ends, with nectar that exudes a distinguishing scent. The flowers become small capsules (fruit), each comprising many very small seeds.

Habitat
Crassula undulata grows on south or south-west facing slopes or in gorges, rock outcrops, ledges or rock crannies in the Riviersonderend Mountains adjacent to Stellenbosch in South Africa's Western Cape, which is northwards from the Cederberg mountains. The species is also present in Fynbos and the Succulent Karoo region.


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Species Characteristics

Tolerances & suitability

Drought-resistant Drought-resistant
Good potplant Good potplant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive
Fragrant Fragrant

Aspect

Semi-shade Semi-shade
Sun Sun

Plant types

Ground cover Ground cover
Shrub Shrub
Flowering Period
  • Pink
  • Red
  • White
Feb Dec

Propagation

By Seed

Crassula dejecta is easily propagated by seed or cuttings. Being a plant from the winter rainfall region, seed is best sown in autumn, but it will germinate if sown in spring or early summer. Sow on the surface of a well-drained, sterile medium or sprinkle seed with clean coarse sand in a thin layer on the surface of the sowing medium. Keep moist and well ventilated.

By Cutting

Cuttings can be taken at any time of the year and they root easily without the need for misting, bottom heat or even rooting hormones. They can be rooted in a well-drained medium in a cold-frame, or planted directly where they are intended to grow - in the Cape this is best done during autumn.

Nursery availability

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