General Care for Crassula “Baby's Necklace”

The whole Crassula genus is easy to care for. But it suffers from mealybugs and fungal diseases. So whenever you cut any section, treat it with fungicide.

Crassula Baby's Necklace plant is a hybrid of Crassula "Perforata" and Crassula "Rupestris ssp. marnieriana". It is a light-loving plant. So place it where it gets enough sunlight.

Watering

Crassula Baby's Necklace does not require any special watering schedule. You can use the same succulents watering method just like for other succulents plants. It is best to water when the soil is completely dry. Otherwise, its roots may rot in wet soil.

Where to Plant

If you live in a colder environment, where temperature can go below 20 °F (-6.7 °C), You should plant Crassula "Baby's Necklace" in a container. Because it is not cold hardy and you'll be able to bring it inside in winter. Also, don't forget to use Best DIY Succulent Soil for the container.

This succulent needs more sunlight. So plant where it gets about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

How to Propagate Crassula "Baby's Necklace"

Crassula “Baby's Necklace” can be propagated by division, offsets and leaf cuttings. Propagating by offsets and leaf cuttings might be perfect for beginners, as it is easier.

Propagate by Division

To propagate Crassula “Baby's Necklace” by division, simply dig up the plant and divide it gently into separate parts. Re-pot the parts in well-draining soil.

Remember to give water when the soil is completely dry. Check out the last section for watering babies in watering succulents guide.

Propagate by Offsets

Crassula “Baby's Necklace” produces small offsets around its base. Simply pull these offsets and plant them in well-draining soil.

Remember to give water when the soil is completely dry. I have mentioned that at the last in watering succulents guide.

Propagate by Leaf cuttings

When cutting a leaf for propagation, try to gently cut as a whole. I.e. no part of the leaf should be left on the stem. This will increase your chances of successful propagation.

After collecting leaves, callous over for a day or two. Then place the leaves on a well-draining soil.

Where to Buy?

Crassula Baby's Necklace is available on :

Pairs Well With

Sedum clavatum

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