Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayican be distinguished fromCrassula pubescenssubsp.pubescensby its basal rosettes , while the latter has upright or disperse limb , seldom with a basal rose window .
Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayi(Schönl . & Baker f. ) Toelken
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In cultivation, Athens, Greece. Derivative of a photo bybabisloyfakis. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Crassula rattrayi , Globulea pubescens var . rattrayi
household : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
The subspecific name " rattrayi(RAT - tray ) honors George Rattray ( 1872 - 1941 ) , a Scottish - yield South African instructor and naturalist , and aggregator of the specie .
Inflorescences. In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayiis native toSouth Africa . It occurs between Graaff - Reinet and Tarkastad in the Eastern Cape province , often grow on cliffs or under rock faces .
Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayiis a modest succulent with fleshy , finely pubescent to velvety leaves arranged in more or less dense basal rosette with few short lateral limb . The parting are obovate to oblanceolate , measuring up to 1.6 inch ( 4 curium ) prospicient and 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) wide . They are light-green but ferment red when exposed to vivid sunlight .
During springtime and summer , the works produces small , white bloom in dense , rounded bunch on slender stalks with 3 to 7 pairs of bract .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
ignitor : Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayiprefers full sun to partial subtlety . However , avoid vivid afternoon sun during the red-hot summer days , as it canburn the leaves . If growing the plant indoors , localise it in a window with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight .
Soil : This flora is not particular about soil pH , but it does require soil that is very holey and has first-class drainage . you may apply commercial dirt mix for succulent orcreate your own .
Temperature : While this succulent can tolerate modal summer temperatures and short - term freezing , extreme coldness or rut can get it to recede parting and even die . Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayigrows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with mediocre minimum winter temperatures ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° vitamin C ) .
Flower cluster. In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
tearing : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method acting to keep the plant life goodly . water supply deeply and then permit the territory completely dry out out before watering again . shrink lachrymation in winter . The potted plants involve more frequent tearing than those in the ground .
fertilize : WhileCrassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayidoes not command mellow layer of nutrients , it will benefit from a small amount of organic fertiliser in mid - bounce when it set off actively grow .
Repotting : Repot the plant life as needed , preferably in outflow , at the offset of the mature season . ensure the dirt is dry before beginning to repot .
Propagation : This industrial plant is unremarkably propagated by farewell and radical cuttings . Using leaves is the easiest method acting , but stalk cuttings bring forth large plants more quick . It can also be grown from semen . The right metre for extension by cuttings is at the beginning of the growing time of year , while spring and summer are idealistic for sowing the seeds .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
Crassula pubescenssubsp.rattrayiis debate non - toxic and is safe for growing around baby and pet .
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