Airplane plant Crassula perfoliata var. falcata

ABOUT
C. perfoliata var. falcata is a succulent evergreen subshrub to 1m in height, with sickle-shaped, bright grey-green leaves to 10cm in length, the blades lying vertically. Small scarlet, fragrant flowers are borne in flat clusters in late summer
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Crassulaceae
Synonyms
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Common names
Crassula falcata 'Rochea', Crassula falcata
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown at 15 - 18°C in early spring or stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease free
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