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Basic Info
The Crassula or ‘Buddha’s Temple’ is perhaps best known for its unusual shape. The plant is able to reach up to around 15 cm (6″) tall and about 2.5 cm (1″) in diameter. As the plant matures it will produce a densely packed stem that grows slowly upwards.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs to be watered regularly. The watering method is very important to keep your Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this Buddha’s Temple. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’
This succulent type is a rare one that looks like a Buddha’s Temple. Its unusual shape makes it a perfect addition to your succulent plant collection. Every grower that wants a plant that is a bit unusual should opt for this one.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown both indoor and outdoor
- Grows 15cm (6″) tall
- Grows up to 2.5cm (1″) wide
- Plant zone 9b to 11b, -3.9°C (25°F) to +10°C (50°F)
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Flower stands on top of plants
- Commonly attacked by mealybugs
- Best propagated by leave cuttings
Where to Plant
The Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ need strong light. When planting this Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at plant zone 9b to 11b, -3.9°C (25°F) to +10°C (50°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Buddha’s Temple in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’
Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ can be propagated by offsets or seeds. Propagating by seeds would be difficult since this succulent is a difficult type to grow. This slow-growing succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Offsets
Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ propagates from the offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you should wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ is known to be a hybrid of Crassula pyramidalis and Crassula perfoliata var minor.
