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Crassula hirta
Likes sunny habitat, can tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter, but rather sparingly throughout the year.
It can tolerate -6.7 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
This species is very variable and several different forms can be found. The names also vary and although the individual representatives are very similar, there are small details that distinguish them from each other.
Crassula hirta occupies a special position in the succulent kingdom. This fascinating plant shows itself with a variability that manifests itself in a rich variety of forms and subspecies. This form is probably Crassula nudicaulis subsp. hirta or Crassula nudicaulis. It bears features similar to species growing around Swellendam, South Africa.
The cane is captivating with its leaves, which are a deep green colour. Their smooth surface is decorated with tiny scales or hairs, giving the plant a velvety feel. The smooth, slender leaves taper gracefully to a point and form a flat or slightly convex shape at the top. Depending on growing conditions, the leaves turn attractive shades of red, bringing a warm atmosphere to the surroundings. Occasionally, they may even rust slightly. The leaves grow from one central point and do not form a typical regular rosette of succulents, but rather spread out sideways to form a compact clump with low growth and a short stem.
In winter it produces snow-white flowers. These are arranged in tiers on non-branching stems.
During the summer months it should be placed in a shady location to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. During the summer, the plant experiences a period of stagnation. The succulent does not need to be fertilised. In addition to the variable colouring of its leaves, this variable plant can offer the pleasure of fine white details that enliven its foliage.