Here’s a unique, stunning, and popular succulent that all plant lovers would love. Its green-gray leaves are shaped like a propeller, which is why it’s also known as the “propeller plant.”
The plant can really add to your home or garden and also looks great around other succulents.
It can grow up to 12 inches wide and nine inches tall.
And it can grow large indoors, as well as outdoors, and will simply need to be placed in a larger pot when indoors to give sufficient room to grow.
Here’s how to care for your crassula falcata.
Soil
Among the more important requirements of caring for your succulent is a well-draining potting medium. These succulents aren’t fans of soggy roots.
What you need here is a cactus soil that’s been pre-made. You could also make your very own rocky blend if you wish, using a mix of potting soil and aerating, lightweight pumice and/or sand, perlite, or fine gravel.
The crassula falcata can tolerate any soil pH but prefers it when they’re neutral or acidic.
Watering
You’ll need to water the succulent one to three days a week. Alternatively, you could water it whenever the soil feels or looks very dry.
Just make sure you don’t overwater it so that root rot fails to occur, thus killing your succulent. Keep an eye on any overwatering or underwatering.
Which Pot to Use
You should choose a pot that includes a drainage hole. This type of pot will enable any excess water to drain out of the drainage hole, which will ensure the soil remains dry. It will also prevent overwatering and root rot.
Where to Plant Your Crassula Falcata
The succulent doesn’t have great tolerance for the cold winter season. So make sure not to grow it in conditions of under 30° F. It won’t survive freezing and cold temperatures.
You should also move it indoors during cold winters. You can take it back outdoors in the warmer weather. Make sure that it grows in a succulent container or pot when outdoors so that it can easily be moved when needed.
Plant the crassula falcata in a location that will allow it a minimum of six hours of sun exposure every day. It needs enough sun for it to grow healthily, produce colors, and avoid etiolation.
If you’re growing it indoors, it’s also important for it to get enough sunlight. If your home isn’t conducive to that, consider buying grow lights.
Propagation
Leaves
To propagate leaves, gently twist the leaf and pull it from the stem. Make sure to get the whole leaf and don’t allow any of it to remain on the stem. Use trimmers to get a precise cut.
Once you’ve removed the leaves from the stem, leave them to sit out for two to four days so they can form a callus.
Once a callus has been formed, plant them in succulent, well-drained soil.
Cuttings
The same applies here, only with cuttings, so you’ll need to use your trimmers to remove the cuttings, as opposed to leaves.
Use the trimmers to cut at an angle, making sure there’s sufficient room to plant the cuttings.
Wait two to four days to allow the cutting to form a callus. Once again, when a callus has been formed, plant the cutting in succulent, well-drained soil.
Common Plant Diseases and Pests
Succulents are, by and large, disease-free, but spider mites and mealybugs can be troublesome. They both thrive in dry, warm conditions.
Organic neem oil or insecticides can effectively remove these pests from your plant if you’ve been unsuccessful in washing away an infestation.
Common Problems
Leaves Turning Yellow
Another indication that you aren’t watering correctly is leaves turning yellow. Typically, this is down to overwatering. You might also see the plant’s stems drooping or breaking off.
Green-gray leaves might also turn yellow due to underwatering, as well as cold drafts and low light.
Leaves Dropping
When leaves are falling from your plant, it’s often down to watering issues. Overwatering leads to excess water filling the leaves, which causes them to fall. If the soil has been left dry for too long, it can also result in leaf drop.
The crassula falcata is a fun succulent that you’ll enjoy not only growing, but also caring for.
With its stunning color, shape, and design, it makes a great addition to your outdoor or indoor garden. It will look wonderful among your other succulents.
You’re now aware of how to grow and care for a crassula falcata both outdoors and indoors. Good luck, and have fun!