How much sunlight does my Crassula mesembryanthemoides need?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Crassula mesembryanthemoides like?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Crassula mesembryanthemoides?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Crassula mesembryanthemoides?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Crassula mesembryanthemoides go dormant?

It’s common for Crassula mesembryanthemoides to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Crassula mesembryanthemoides native to?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides is native to South Africa .

Does Crassula mesembryanthemoides produce flowers?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Q: How often should I water my Crassula mesembryanthemoides?

Crassula mesembryanthemoides thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Genus

Crassula

Family

Crassulaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Tenelli, Crassula .mesembryanthemoides and Crassula mesembryanthoides

How to care for Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Water

How often to water your Crassula mesembryanthemoides

Crassula mesembryanthemoides needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.