Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
cultrata
ID:
625619

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 283 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624951

Common Names

  • Cultrata Crassula
  • Cultrata Pygmyweed
  • Cultrata

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Synonyms

  • Crassula torquata Baker [unknown]
  • Globulea cultrata Haw. [unknown]
  • Crassula cultrata ramosissima Schönland [unknown]

Description

Crassula cultrata (also called Forked Crassula, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern and are green in color. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Crassula cultrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crassula cultrata is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crassula cultrata is a low-maintenance succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly in the summer months.

Where to Find Crassula cultrata

Crassula cultrata is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and greenhouses.

Crassula cultrata FAQ

What is the common name of Crassula cultrata?

Knife-Leafed Jade Plant

What is the ideal light condition for Crassula cultrata?

Bright, indirect light

What is the ideal temperature for Crassula cultrata?

Average room temperature (65-75°F/18-24°C)

Species in the Crassula genus

Crassula ankaratrensis, Crassula bevilanensis, Crassula acinaciformis, Crassula alata, Crassula alba, Crassula alcicornis, Crassula alpestris, Crassula alsinoides, Crassula alstonii, Crassula alticola, Crassula ammophila, Crassula aphylla, Crassula aquatica, Crassula arborescens, Crassula atropurpurea, Crassula aurusbergensis, Crassula ausensis, Crassula badspoortensis, Crassula barbata, Crassula barklyi, Crassula basaltica, Crassula bergioides, Crassula biplanata, Crassula brachystachya, Crassula brevifolia, Crassula campestris, Crassula capensis, Crassula capitella, Crassula ciliata, Crassula clavata, Crassula closiana, Crassula coccinea, Crassula colligata, Crassula colorata, Crassula columella, Crassula columnaris, Crassula compacta, Crassula congesta, Crassula connata, Crassula cooperi, Crassula corallina, Crassula cordata, Crassula cordifolia, Crassula cotyledonis, Crassula cremnophila, Crassula crenulata, Crassula cultrata, Crassula cymbiformis, Crassula cymosa, Crassula deceptor,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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