Crassula (or fat plant) is a large genus of succulent plants in the Crassulaceae family, the most famous representative of which is the famous "money tree" (Crassula ovata). The name comes from the Latin crassus, meaning "thick," and refers to the fleshy structure of the leaves and stems, which can store water.
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| Crassula (or fat plant) is a large genus of succulent plants |
This is an ideal plant for the home and office thanks to its exceptional ease of care, hardiness, and decorative qualities.
Basic Care
Caring for a crassula is easy if you follow the basic needs of all succulents:
Light: As bright as possible. South, southeast, or southwest-facing windows are best. Insufficient light causes the stems to stretch and weaken.
Watering: Infrequent and moderate. In summer, water after the top layer of soil has completely dried out; in winter, water every 2-3 weeks. Crassula tolerates drought better than overwatering, which leads to root rot.
Soil: Light, loose soil with plenty of sand, perlite, and fine expanded clay added. A ready-made substrate for cacti and succulents is ideal.
Pot: A wide, shallow pot is needed, as the plant's root system spreads outward, and the heavy crown can tip over a lightweight container.
Humidity: Avoid misting the flower plant. Dry room air is ideal.
Popular Crassula Species
The genus includes hundreds of species, each with a very different appearance:
Crassula Ovata is a classic money plant with oval, glossy leaves. In good light, the leaf edges may acquire a reddish border. Crassula Hobbit is an unusual variety with leaves curled into a tube, resembling ears or funnels.
Crassula Perforata has diamond-shaped leaves strung on a stem like beads on a string.
Crassula Lycopodioides has thin, creeping shoots densely covered with tiny, scaly leaflets.
Crown Shaping
To ensure the plant looks like a neat, fluffy tree rather than an elongated branch, it needs to be pinched. In spring, carefully remove the top pair of leaves from young shoots to encourage branching.
If you're looking for a specific crassula variety, let me know which look you prefer: a classic tree or unusual geometric shapes. I'll suggest the best option.
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