Who knows what this plant is?

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    OLiGAOLiGA
    Greenhorn
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    HELLO everybody!

    I’ve had this plant for about 2 years now but doesn’t know the name. It’s been in a pot and I’m hoping to transfer it outside when possible.

    Does anybody know this plant and can they survive winter without protection?

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    mumamafiamumamafia
    Greenhorn
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    hi there im not an expert but it looks like a succlent…. have you tried putting the picture into google and see what comes up…

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    mumamafiamumamafia
    Greenhorn
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    hi again, sorry im partially sighted so what im looking at may not be what you see. hahah i have googled there are so many but try emailing Succulentbox… think its only for cacti etc….

    if you do find out do let me know.. gud luck

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    lizzieolizzieo
    Greenhorn
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    Hi Mumamafia,, that looks like A Falcata.. A species of pigmyweeds

    The genus is Crassula, commonly called pigmyweeds..

    Hope this helps.. it is native to South Africa, but grown worldwide

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    OLiGAOLiGA
    Greenhorn
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    Hello guys.

    Thanks for helping me out! You’re both very kind to spend time responding to my question.

    Take care.

     

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    lizzieolizzieo
    Greenhorn
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    I live in the colder zone 3 of Canada , and have only seen this plant as a house plant but I’m sure in the warmer regions it would grow well outside.

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    mumamafiamumamafia
    Greenhorn
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    hi folks,,

     

    im just glad we found out,, i was curious myself,  now maybe you can help me, my son has a cactus the ones that have layers and round, sometimes tip red. anyways i was trying to look at it and i think it needs water as he hasnt watered it since he brought it early last year, can he bottom wet succlients ? or is that best for plants….. how does he water it without killing the roots with rot.

    thanx keeps safe and warm everyone.

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    CarolCarol
    Green Thumb (moderator)
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    @mumamafia: Yes, cactus and succulents can be bottom wet when watering. Just remember:

    • Water only in summer, its growing season.
    • Water only when the soil is completely dry. To check this is the case, carefully stick a finger in the soil.
    • Water deeply but make sure before putting it back to its decorative pot or saucer, water drips off. The best way to do this is to get a bowl or basin, fill it with water and then soak in  just the bottom part the cactus pot. Leave it for 10-15 mins and then remove the pot from the water, put it on the sink to drip off.

    Don’t hesitate to message us again if you need more information.  🙂


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