Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
About Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
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). š«¢ 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
Crassula multicava 'Purple Dragon'
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
Water
How often to water your Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
every 12
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnāt 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Crassula 'Purple Dragon' in your home
a window
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crassula 'Purple Dragon' in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crassula 'Purple Dragon' after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' 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.
Sunlight Needs
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' 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.
Soil
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnāt 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!
Fertilizer
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itās common for Crassula 'Purple Dragon' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Crassula 'Purple Dragon' is native to South Africa.
Care Summary for Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
Crassula 'Purple Dragon'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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