Its a low-growing bang out of plant with small blooms and leaves.
It owes its popularity from its hardiness.
As long as you take proper care of it, it should last you for many years to come.
This succulent with branches has an undulating margin at its tip.
It also can be toxic to both animals and humans.
Planting
#1.
Plant your Key Lime Pie when its not cold or not winter, so between Spring to Fall.
Of course, it depends on the climate zone youre in.
This plant is not cold hardy at all.
Place it in your window bay or anywhere with loads of sunlight if planting indoors.
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How to plant
you could plant the Crinkle-Leaf Plant by leaf, stem, or seeds.
A single leaf is enough to get a pot or garden full of the succulent.
Just place it against the side of the container to have the set to touch the compost.
As for seeds, verify the temperature of the surroundings is warmer before planting the seed.
Sow seed in soil thats easy to drain.
Dont press the seedsjust sow them then lightly cover them with a thin layer of sand.
Care
#1.
Its compactness enables it to grow easily without much maintenance or pruning on your part.
It doesnt require high humidity to survive and can thrive even in relatively dry parameters.
#2.
Light & Temperature
It propagates well in any place where theres full to partial sunlight.
confirm it gets sunlight even when indoors.
Its USDA hardiness zones are 9b to 10b.
Water & Humidity
Use the soak and dry method when it comes to watering this plant.
Only water the plant when the soil is dry.
Over-watering the plant will result in rotting or root rot to happen.
During winter, water sparingly.
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Fertilizer
During spring and summer, use diluted liquid fertilizer.
Dont feed this succulent any fertilizer during winter.
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When planting by seeds, do so in warm temperatures or using a seed warmer and grow light.
Germination happens several weeks longer than the stem cutting method, but this depends on where you live.
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Pruning
For the most part, theres no need for pruning and grooming for this specific succulent.
Its practically bred like a Bonsai Tree with its smallness sans the constant pruning with your pruning shears.
It can only grow 5 centimeters or 2 inches long and up to 2.5 centimeters or 1 inch wide.
Problems
Growing Problems & Diseases
Root rot is a real problem for this succulent.
This happens when youover-waterit or water it too much.
You should wait for the soil to drain of water completely and dry before watering this plant again.
Pests
The most common pests for the Key Lime Pie are mealybugs and vine weevils.
Use systemic insecticide to save the plant from being eaten to death by these insects.
FAQs
#1.
Where did the Crinkle-Leaf Plant come from?
The Crinkle-Leaf Plant is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
#2.
What are the names that Crinkle-Leaf Plant known for?
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How do you make the Crinkle-Leaf Plant blossom with flowers?
Springtime is when the plant has its blooms.
Its a late bloomer that gets flowers whenever it receives more warmth during the wintertime.
Its flowers are tube-shaped and small with no fragrance.
Theyre also colored white with hints of red.
