Crassula Species, Propeller Plant, Red Crassula, Airplane Plant, Scarlet Paintbrush, Keiserskroon
Crassula perfoliata var. falcata
| Family: | Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Crassula (KRASS-oo-la) (Info) |
| Species: | perfoliata var. falcata |
| Synonym: | Crassula decussata |
| Synonym: | Crassula falcata |
| Synonym: | Crassula swellingrebliana |
| Synonym: | Crassula perfoliata subsp. falcata |
| Synonym: | Crassula falcata var. minor |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bronze-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Grenoble,
Azusa, California
Brea, California
Brentwood, California
Canoga Park, California
Casa De Oro-mount Helix, California
Clayton, California
El Cerrito, California
Encino, California
Fairfield, California
Fallbrook, California
Garden Grove, California
Hayward, California
Highgrove, California
Long Beach, California
Los Angeles, California
Manhattan Beach, California
Mission Viejo, California
Palm Springs, California
Reseda, California
San Diego, California (3 reports)
San Jose, California
San Marcos, California
Santa Barbara, California
Spring Valley, California
Wichita, Kansas
Cleveland, Ohio
Houston, Texas
Portland, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Dec 6, 2016, AFinSD from San Diego, CA wrote: My spouse and I have this plant in our collection. It is in a pot, and has done quite well for us. |
| Positive | On Jul 28, 2015, Mark_B from Garden Grove, CA wrote: These are drought-tolerant plants that seldom need watering. Perhaps one a week is enough, but watch the texture of the plant. If the skin of the plant looks slightly shriveled, it's time to give it water. I heard it will rot if overwatered, but I've given ours too much water and it's fine. Flower buds start to form in mid to late July, and they will open in August in Southern California. Growth habit is semi-upright and tends towards drooping. |
| Positive | On Feb 8, 2015, RosinaBloom from Waihi, Good to hear of all the tips about this great plant. Thea gave me a good sized plant today which I have just planted in a pot, and given it a watering to get it off to a good start. So I will leave it to do its thing in the dry. |
| Positive | On Sep 3, 2011, BlueScarlett from El Cerrito, CA (Zone 10b) wrote: My Crassula-Falcata just bloomed magnificently! Tiny bright red flowers that soon opened to little yellow stamens inside. Beautiful! And then just a few days later the DEER came and ATE all the flowers!!! Next time it blooms I'll know to cover it with netting. |
| Positive | On Aug 22, 2009, msironi from Los Angeles, CA wrote: I just bought and added to my collection, a beauty in bloom. Unless I am mistaken, the bloom has a mild scent, which is unusual for a succulent. Anyone else noticed scent from the flowers? |
| Positive | On Jan 24, 2009, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote: I like this plant for its great form,interesting look. But,I have found that it does not like a clay soil. Better in pots if clay is what you have. |
| Neutral | On Dec 9, 2006, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Nice looking plant for the yard, but head what Norma says- dry dry dry... this is particularly true at flowering time... I watered mine a bit too much (once or twice was all) at this time and it rapidly rotted. So I no longer water it in warm weather (winter rains don't seem to hurt it any) and have not had any losses since (in southern California) |
| Neutral | On Dec 23, 2001, Crasulady2 from Valley Village, CA wrote: Grey green leaves, about 8" long, going opposite directions, slanting down, like a propeller, must have strong full sun to flower in July-Nov. Easy to grow, great big red heads of flowers, butterfly's, bees, birds love this favorite plant. A must have. Easy to take cuttings, break off a leaf and drop it on the ground, it will also offset, break off part of the stem, wait until you see pink brush like roots, then plant. Very little water, dry, dry, dry. |
