Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely. Reduce watering in winter, but do not let it become bone dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Australian Stonecrop · Australian Swamp Stonecrop · New Zealand Pigmyweed
Crassula helmsii, or New Zealand Pygmyweed, is a succulent with small, fleshy leaves. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and thrives in moist environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Tolerates full sun if kept adequately watered, but performs best in bright, indirect light.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Prefers damp conditions, do not let dry out completely.
Poorly drained, organic-rich
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely. Reduce watering in winter, but do not let it become bone dry.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and control size, especially as it can become quite sprawling. Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or discolored foliage promptly.
Pruning can also be done to propagate new plants.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings of about 5-10 cm in length during the spring or summer. Plant them directly into moist potting mix or root them in water. They readily form roots and establish quickly.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula helmsii |
Similar in genus Crassula
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