Crassula multicava Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crassula multicava is a succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It is dangerous if ingested by pets. It has many nicknames, including Fairy Crassula. It is a fast-growing, mat-forming plant with large, elongated, rounded, reddish-green leaves. In winter, the plant flowers with white to pink blossoms.
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Fairy crassula, Pitted crassula, London pride, Emerald Jade Carpet, Mosquito flower, Skaduplakkie, and Feetjie crassula
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula multicava
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula multicava Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula multicava.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula multicava needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula multicava needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Crassula multicava Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula multicava to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Crassula multicava prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Crassula multicava Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula multicava. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula multicava plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Crassula multicava Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula multicava plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula multicava toxic to pets? |
Yes
Most Crassula plants are toxic if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula multicava Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula multicava, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
winter
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Crassula multicava Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula multicava plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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