Also known as Krysna Crassula · Springtime · Tailor's Patch
Crassula lactea is a low-growing succulent with ovate to obovate leaves, native to South Africa. It produces small white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid harsh afternoon sun which can scorch leaves.
Allow to dry out
25% intensity
Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, gritty mix
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and cooler (10-13°C) at night. Protect from frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season (spring/summer).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of failure with Crassula lactea.
Water thoroughly until it drains from the pot, then wait until the soil is bone dry before watering again. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Light pruning can be done at any time, but heavier pruning is best in spring before the main growth period.
Cuttings can be used for propagation.
Crassula lactea is easily propagated from stem or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callous over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly until roots have formed.
It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slower process.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one with drainage holes.
Repotting is best done in spring, just as new growth begins.
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Where Crassula Lactea (Crassula lactea) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula lactea |
Similar in genus Crassula
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