Can a Crassula helmsii be a semi terrestrial plant?
Can a Crassula helmsii be a semi terrestrial plant?
C. helmsii is an aquatic plant that can take on various growth forms depending on prevailing conditions, and is able to act as a submerged, emergent, or semi-terrestrial species.
Where does Crassula helmsii grow in East Sussex?
Crassula helmsii (Australian swamp stonecrop); habit, showing a dense carpet growing along the margins of a freshwater reedbed system. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, East Sussex, England. July 2010. Crassula helmsii (Australian swamp stonecrop); habit, showing a dense carpet growing along the margins of a freshwater reedbed system.
When is the best time to water Crassula helmsii?
When it blooms in summer, you can enjoy pink flowers with yellow interiors. Crassula Helmsii can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy.
How did the Crassula plant get its name?
The genus name Crassula is the diminutive of the Latin ‘crassus’ which means ‘thick’ or ‘fat’, referring to the fleshy, succulent nature of the genus as a whole. The genus is found almost worldwide, although the majority of species are from the southern parts of Africa.