Crassula falcata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Propeller Plant is a popular, easy-to-care-for plant. It is known for its gray-green, crescent-shaped curvature, similar to an airplane propeller. This plant may be slightly sensitive to cold temperatures and prefers to be kept in a warm, bright location in a well-drained pot. It has striking red flowers, which usually bloom in the summer.
Common Name |
Propeller plant, Airplane plant, Scarlet paintbrush, Sickle plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula perfoliata var. Falcata
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula falcata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula falcata .
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula falcata needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula falcata needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Crassula falcata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula falcata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Crassula falcata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Crassula falcata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula falcata . |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula falcata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Crassula falcata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula falcata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
Chili Red
Orange
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula falcata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula falcata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula falcata , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Crassula falcata Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula falcata plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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