Crassula falcata
Airplane Plant
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Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Description
Crassula falcata, known by the common names airplane plant and propeller plant, is a succulent plant endemic to South Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope. The foliage is gray-green with striking texture, on plants that grow to 2 feet (0. 61 m) tall. The flowers are tiny and scarlet red, that rise in dense clusters above the foliage for a month in summer. Crassula falcata is cultivated for use in drought tolerant and succulent gardens, and in container gardens.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Blooming
Clusters of pink/red, star-shaped flowers, which bloom fall-spring in full sun.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Growth
House plant, container plant, or landscaping shrub in tropical south. Fleshy leaves, stout trunk, sturdy limbs. Plant will stay small if kept in small container, but can reach up to 9 feet.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Planting
Plant in soil with good drainage. Use caution in planting in areas with extreme summers or winters- plants should be shielded overhead from cold or heat overexposure. Sow seeds in early spring. Propagate from cuttings, stem or leaf, in spring or summer.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Pest
Crassulas are susceptible to snails and slugs. To control snails and slugs, use snail bait.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Interesting facts
Crassula come almost exclusively from South Africa, and often take on unusual geometric patterns in their growth.
Airplane Plant (Crassula falcata) - Soil and irrigation
Requires little to no water. Needs excellent drainage, let soil dry between waterings.
