How to Care for Crassula Punctulata

Crassula punctulata, also known as Crassula biplanata Haw., is a succulent plant native to South Africa. This plant is often grown in warm regions of the U.S. like California, Arizona, Texas and other desert areas. Crassula punctulata has short woody stems with small silvery green leaves, and it produces white flowers in the spring. Crassula punctulata only tolerates hot to mild weather and can't survive freezing weather. It makes a good succulent ground cover in areas with little water.

Sandy soil
5-10-10 fertilizer
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Plant the Crassula punctulata outdoors in partial to full sun with well-drained soil. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the Crassula punctulata into the hole and fill the hole with soil. Pat the soil down firmly.
- 2
  Water the Crassula punctulata once or twice a week in dry conditions. Allow the soil to dry out between each watering.
- 3
  Fertilize the Crassula punctulata once or twice during the growing season with 2 tsp. of 5-10-10 fertilizer. Sprinkle the fertilizer around the base of the plant and water it for 10 minutes.
- 4
  Cut back the Crassula punctulata's old wood when it stops producing leaves and flowers. Cut the wood off to the base of the plant with the scissors.

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