Crassula rubricaulis’Candy Cane '
folk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Crassula rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' is a patented introduction ( PP28111 ) byAltman Plants . It is a naturally occurring branch chromosomal mutation ofCrassula rubricaulisdiscovered by Renee O’Connell in December 2012 .
A sun-stressed plant. Derivative of a photo byAltman Plants.
Crassula rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' is a much - fork-like succulentshrubletwith leaves that expose unusual tricolor variegation . It can grow up to 12 inch ( 30 curium ) marvelous and 24 inches ( 60 cm ) wide . The leaves are white-hot with areas of mint green , and they blush rose in full Lord’s Day .
The white , star - shape flowers appear in cluster from spring to summertime .
lightheaded : C. rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' choose full sun to fond shade . However , intense afternoon sunlight in the hottest period of summer canburn the leafage of the plant . Therefore , a place with dayspring Sunday and afternoon shade would be perfect . Indoors , place your plant in a window that receives at least 6 hour of unmediated sunlight .
Top view of a potted plant. Derivative of a photo byMountain Crest Gardens.
grime : This plant is not particular about soil pH but demand very porous soil with fantabulous drainage . Use commercial potting soil mixes designated for succulent , ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate short - full term freeze , but extremes of inhuman or hotness will cause it to lose leaves and die . C. rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° carbon ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and dry " method , where the soil is fleece with water supply , easy drained , and left to dry out before watering again . Reduce watering in wintertime . Potted plants require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
A potted plant. Derivative of a photo byAltman Plants.
Fertilizing : C. rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' does not want much feeding but will benefit from a small amount of constitutive plant food in mid - leap when it begin actively grow .
Repotting : Repot as needed , preferably in spring , at the beginning of the dynamic increase period . Make certain the soil is dry before you begin repotting .
generation : This succulent is generally started by leaves or stem cutting . It can also be grown from seed and offsets . The easiest way is to propagateC. rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' from a single leaf while using stem cutting is the libertine way to get a decent - sized flora . These processes are most successful at the beginning of the plant ’s participating growth period . Sow the seeds in the natural spring or summer . Propagating by dividing offset is easy because the parent plant has already done most of the piece of work for you .
A compact plant at a nursery. Derivative of a photo byAltman Plants.
memorise more atHow to originate and Care for Crassula .
C. rubricaulis’Candy Cane ' is nontoxic to people and pets .
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