Crassula falcata (Airplane plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | falcata |
| Synonyms | Crassula perfoliata var. falcata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | South Africa |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Small subshrub. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow under glass in cactus compost in bright, filtered light or full sun. Water moderately from spring to autumn, sparingly otherwise. |
| Pests | May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are sickle-shaped, bright grey-green, and grow up to 10 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are small, scarlet, and fragrant, growing in flat clusters. |
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