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Basic Info
The Adromischus Cristatus, also known as ‘Crinkle-Leaf Plant’ is a small plant shaped like a triangle. A plant that grows slowly with leaves covered with little hairs. When the flowers bloom they open up to 20 cm (8 Inches) stem, tubular, green, tipped with pale red color. Crinkle-Leaf Plants are great for beginner gardeners. It is easiest to grow either at home or in your office.
Scientific Classification
- The Crinkle-Leaf Plant prefers sun.
- Easy to grow inside
- Similar water needs as other succulents
- The plant is small-medium tall 45cm (or 18 inches)
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Learning how to water Adromischus Cristatus, also known as the ‘Crinkle-Leaf Plant’ is easy. The plant requires less water than many other types of succulents. It is recommended that you soak the plant thoroughly and wait until the soil is completely dried out. The Crinkle-Leaf Plant should be placed in a pot with a drainage hole on the bottom. Adromischus Cristatus needs most water during Spring/autumn season. The plant can handle cold weather but should be kept away from frost.
General Care for Adromischus Cristatus ‘Crinkle-Leaf Plant’
Adromischus Cristatus plants prefer to have full sunlight rather than shades. The succulent plant grows easily for even for beginners, especially indoors. Once developed, the plant stands tall (45 cm) with green stalks that flower white. The Crinkle-Leaf Plant is exceptionally well for people who want to keep their plants close to windows. Also suitable for mini gardens, offices that can comfortably live in a compact environment.
Quick Facts:
- The Crinkle-Leaf Plant prefers sun.
- Easy to grow inside
- Similar water needs as other succulents
- The plant is small-medium tall 45cm (or 18 inches)
- Zone 9a (Minimum temperature -6.7° C or (20° F )
- Does not handle cold well
- Easiest to propagate with leaves
- Can be dangerous to animals and people (toxic)
- Grows primarily during Spring or Fall
Where to Plant
It is best to keep the plant indoors, but it is possible to grow outdoor as well. For people who want to grow Adromischus Cristatus outdoor keep the plant in a special succulent container. Doing so will make it easier for transport between indoor and outdoor. Move the plant inside if it becomes colder than -6°C (20° F), keep the plant close to window ledge if inside.
If growing the Crinkle-Leaf Plant outside, it should be on the spot in the garden where the sun shines a minimum 6 hours a day. When the plants are grown indoors, it should be located on a window ledge with plenty of
How to Propagate Adromischus Cristatus ‘Crinkle-Leaf Plant’
The Adromischus Cristatus propagates best with a single leaf, and place the leaf deep enough just to touch the compost. If adequately grown, each leaf can develop a large specimen if grown with care. When the leaves don’t fall off on their own use a sharp knife to detach the leaf. Adromischus Cristatus ‘Crinkle-Leaf Plant’ can also be grown from seeds, it is harder and better for more experienced gardeners.
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Seeds
Growing Crinkle-Leaf Plant from seeds is not for beginners, there are several things that you need to keep in mind. The temperature needs to be warm enough so that the seed can grow easier, proper light and heat. Place the seed in a quality well-draining soil, in a pot with a drainage hole.
Leaves
Taking care of Crinkle-Leaf Plant for propagation means you need to detach the leave with a sharp knife. It should always be cut off in a clean, don’t leave any parts of the stem on. That would reduce the chances of successfully growing a new plant.
Occasionally the Adromischus Cristatus drops a leave or two, don’t panic if that happens. Simply collect the leaves that fall, place them in a pot with a drainage hole and nutritious soil, water until plant is soaked. Before placing the leaf in the soil, let it harden for a day or two, then perform the step above.
