Crassula’Angela '
kinfolk : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : Crassula
Crassula’Angela ' is a unwritten hybrid found among seeds ofCrassula alstoniiby Corrado Coccorese in 1999 in Bari , Italy . The second parent may beCrassula hirtipesdue to scattered hairs on the surface of the whole plant .
A clump of rosettes. In cultivation, Bari, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Corrado Coccorese.
Crassula’Angela ' is a humble succulent that formsrosettesof unripened leaves that take on a lovely , ruby red color when stressed . The rosettes can acquire up to 1.2 column inch ( 3 cm ) in diam . The plant produce a root with age , losing low leaves and becoming ungainly .
The flowers are xanthous with recurved hairs and look in cluster onpeduncleswith 3 to 4 pairs of bracts in fall . They are almost identical to those ofCrassula alstonii , only hairier .
Light : C.‘Angela ' prefers full sun to partial shade . However , intense good afternoon sunshine in the hot period of summer canburn the leaves of the industrial plant . Therefore , a situation with daybreak sun and afternoon shade would be perfect . Indoors , place your plant in a windowpane that receives at least 6 hr of verbatim sun .
Close-up of a happily stressed rosette. In cultivation, Bari, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Corrado Coccorese.
Soil : This plant is not peculiar about ground pH but requires very porous soil with splendid drainage . Use commercial potting soil mixes doom for succulents , ormix your own .
Temperature : Like mostCrassulas , this succulent will tolerate short - full term freeze , but extremes of stale or heat will cause it to lose leaves and die . C.‘Angela ' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Avoidoverwateringusing the " soak and teetotal " method acting , where the land is hook with water , easy enfeeble , and left to dry out before watering again . deoxidise watering in winter . Potted plant life require more frequent watering than those in the ground .
Close-up of a happily stressed rosette. In cultivation, Bari, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Corrado Coccorese.
fertilize : C.‘Angela ' does not demand much feeding but will do good from a small amount of constituent fertilizer when it lead off actively produce in mid - spring .
Repotting : Repot as needed , rather in spring , at the beginning of the active maturation menses . check that the grunge is dry before you begin repot .
Propagation : This succulent is generally started by leaves or stem cutting . It can also be produce from seminal fluid and kickoff . The loose style is to propagateC.‘Angela ' from a single leaf , while using stem carving is the fastest way to get a decent - sized plant . These cognitive process are most successful at the beginning of the industrial plant ’s active growth period . Sow the seed in the spring or summer . Propagating by dividing offsets is easy because the parent plant has already done most of the work for you .
A cluster of flowers in various stages of opening. In cultivation, Bari, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Corrado Coccorese.
acquire more atHow to Grow and Care for Crassula .
C.‘Angela ' is nonpoisonous to people and pets .
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