Adromischus cristatus (Crinkle Leaf Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusAdromischus
Speciescristatus
SynonymsCotyledon cristata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 11b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)0 - 5
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height3 - 20 cm
Spread10 - 30 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodDecember

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping.
LandscapeSmall potted patio or indoor plant, mass container plantings, in informal rock gardens or as a specimen.
PropagationDivision of clumps and leaf cuttings.
CultivationPlant in loose, well-draining, gravelly to compost soil in full sun to partial shade. Water sparsely.
Notable SpecimensCentennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatDry low-lying plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSolitary, fleshy succulent stems.
Leaf DescriptionFleshy, obovate, oppositely-arranged leaves that crinkle at the edges.
Flower DescriptionSmall inconspicuous inflorescences grow to 2 - 5 cm in groupings of 3 - 5, at the apices of erect flowering stems 15 - 30 cm tall.
Colour DescriptionDeep green to bluish-green leaves with pale green crinkles. Pale yellow inflorescences on tan-cream stems.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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