Thanks to its appearance like the furry ears of a rabbit, this succulent has earned the names Bunny succulent leaves turning red, Bunny Ear Succulent, String of Pearls, Beaded Vygie, Bearded Ice Plant, and is natively known in Afrikaans as Knopiesvygie. It is a succulent and requires water. Extreme heat usually isn't a problem for this plant, especially if it's kept shaded during the hottest part of the day. This can be done if the soil appears dry or after it has been there for a few days. Allow your C.ovata to dry for around a week. Then, water lightly until it's established in the new pot. C. ovata is a much-branched succulent shrub or small tree that usually grows 3.3 to 8.2 feet (1 to 2.5 m), sometimes up to 16.4 feet (5 m) in its native habitat. In its native habitat, it experiences a maximum temperature of 104 degF (40 degC).

It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 10a through 11b, 30-50 degF (-1.1–10 degC). It can be grown indoors in pots or outdoors in warm, sunny climates. If you are moving your plant outdoors for the summer, be sure to move it gradually to prevent sunburn. Many bonsai beginners start with this plant. You should ensure that the soil is dry before you start to repot the pot. The soil should be sprayed or watered every few days until it is dry. Allow the cutting to become callus for several more days before you place it in well drained soil. C. ovata likes well-draining soil. Let the leaves become callous over several days, then place them in or onto a well drained soil. As the days get longer, the temperature warms up and you can let them out for longer periods of time. Overexposure to direct sunlight can cause leaf burn and even lead to leaf loss.

It is common for branches and leaves to fall off plants. These can also cause them to root and develop new plants. Be sure to water sparingly so the soil does not become wet until the cutting is established. Instead of pouring water into it and counting how long it takes to drain out the bottom, let's examine the soil composition. These hanging planters will complement your bburro'stail beautifully and without the risk of someone bumping into low-light succulents. Before choosing any method of propagation, choose one which is easy and will not take too long. Crassula ovata is the most well-known species and probably one of the most popular succulents in the genus Crassula. C.ovata should be grown outdoors in a container that can be brought inside for winter. In summer, it requires little water and even less in winter when it is semi-dormant. This blog post should have you able to water your plants with confidence, even though you're a beginner.

Although it may take a few weeks for roots to become established, once the roots have formed, you are able to treat the plants as you would with a mature plant. The new plants are usually formed within 4 weeks of the stem being removed. This succulent does not mind being root-bound in a small pot, although it is best to repot it every 2 to 3 years or when the plant becomes top-heavy. Knock away the old soil from the roots and place the plant in a new pot with fresh soil. Older leaves that are lower in height are considered to be naturally deciduous. When leaf propagation is used, tall and spread leaves are more effective than those with smaller leaves. Mid-winter to early Spring, mature plants are covered with masses pink or white flowers. The clusters are small and round. This succulent produces tubular pink or white flowers that develop from a thin inflorescence. They produce large yellow or white flowers when they are in bloom. The plant may develop mushy white spots on the leaves in cold conditions. This can occur within 1-4 weeks. Soaring summer temperatures may put this plant into dormancy.

Sow the seeds in spring or summer. Even though succulents are like the camels of the plant world, there's not much point in trying to eke out a living during the extreme conditions of high summer in a desert (or harsh winters, for that matter). Sempervivums should be grown in dry areas to prevent these problems. There are no toxic chemicals in Sempervivums. What are the most commonly found cacti types? But there is a twist as holiday cacti plants are formed by an exciting group of plants that bloom over different holidays. These succulent plants can produce beautiful flowers. C. ovata is sometimes confused with Crassula Arborescens in South Africa. This species has almost spherical, blue-gray leaves with reddish patches and a distinct waxy flower. C.ovata isn't susceptible to many diseases and pests. But there are a few you should be on the lookout for. These succulents are available in many different varieties. Some can reach 2 feet in height. The main stem can be up to 8 inches (20cm), in diameter and is not often branched at its base. It is recommended that you keep the light source away from the plant at 12 inches.