1/20/2024 0 Comments Scarlet paintbrush![]() ![]() If you have grown your propeller from a cutting, then you should know about its watering schedule, but if you have purchased it, then ask the owner about its recent drink.You should make a schedule of watering during the growing season (summer and spring) and dormant season (winter and fall).Let the soil absorb the water slowly and gradually. Supply water at the base of the roots, don’t splash water on the leaves or here and there. Let’s discuss this topic in detail: How and when to water a Crassula perfoliata var. It is ok not to water frequently because the airplane plant like other succulents is drought tolerant, but it is also prone to root rot when overwatered. Your plant will thrive when normally watered, it will suffer when underwatered (severally), and will catch a rot when overwatered.Įxtra care needs to be taken when you are dealing with a succulent. Watering is the most important aspect of growth and care of any succulents. Water requirements for a crassula falcata “propeller plant” We have compared Indoor light vs Outdoor light requirement in our featured article as well. Many experts say that “succulents are not indoor plants”, but crassula falcata like every other succulent is not American native, it is South African native, So, we should follow the expert guidelines to ensure healthy growth.Direct sunlight is also fine for this plant, but outside weather and overall conditions are a bit harsher than indoor, that is why cutting back a few hours of direct light isn’t going to hurt if your plant is in a pot/container outdoor.If you are growing it in the ground, then find a corner or place where 4-7 hours of indirect sunlight reaches the plant.I have already mentioned above that Scarlet paintbrush is not cold hardy, not at all, but a place and right climate can mature it to the next level.Check our recommended potting mix – Affiliate link How to grow and care a crassula falcata “propeller plant” Place a dish under the pot to restrain the drained water. STEP 05 : Give water if necessaryĪsk the previous owner of the plant about the recent watering, if it needs water, then gently give it a good drink at the base of the roots. ![]() ![]() They can fall sideways by the weight of the leaves and stems as well. It won’t fall, but sometimes we have seen red crassula grow sideways. Use rocks or sticks to provide some support to stems. STEP 04 :Fill the entire container/pot with potting soilįill the entire container/pot with potting mix/soil. Place your propeller in a way that the top of the root ball is about an inch below the container rim. The potting mixture will provide good draining to avoid the root rot, and the minerals within are beneficial for succulents, STEP 03 :Plant your succulent in the pot I will cover the potting mixture (soil) topic in this blog post in a detailed way. STEP 02: Fill the container with the potting mixįill your container/pot 1/3 full of potting mix. STEP 01 :Select a container/pot of your choiceįinal selection is important because it is not good to switch succulents from one pot to another in a short time.Īfter selecting container/pot, make a hole that must be 1.5 to 2 inches wider than the root ball of your red succulent. If you have just bought a new propeller plant, and you want to plant it in a new container/pot (preferable because it is not cold hardy, that is why you must switch if location between indoor and outdoor to protect it from the cold) or ground, follow these 5 steps: Read our latest article on a beautiful and exotic indoor plant known as Crassula Capitella (crassula campfire) How to plant a Crassula perfoliata var. It is native to South Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope. ![]()
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