Crassula lactea

Taylor's Parches

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Common Name: 

Taylor's Parches

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Description

Crassula lactea known as Taylor's Parches is a perennial flowering plant native to southern Africa. It blooms in the winter with white flowers.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Blooming

Clusters of pink/red, star-shaped flowers, which bloom fall-spring in full sun.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Growth

House plant, container plant, or landscaping shrub in tropical south. Fleshy leaves, stout trunk, sturdy limbs. Plant will stay small if kept in small container, but can reach up to 9 feet.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Planting

Plant in soil with good drainage. Use caution in planting in areas with extreme summers or winters- plants should be shielded overhead from cold or heat overexposure. Sow seeds in early spring. Propagate from cuttings, stem or leaf, in spring or summer.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Pest

Crassulas are susceptible to snails and slugs. To control snails and slugs, use snail bait.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Interesting facts

Crassula come almost exclusively from South Africa, and often take on unusual geometric patterns in their growth.

Taylor's Parches (Crassula lactea) - Soil and irrigation

Requires little to no water. Needs excellent drainage, let soil dry between waterings.

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