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Winged Crassula Plant Care
Crassula alata A.Berger
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Crassula alata, also known as the "Propeller Plant," is distinctive for its unique propeller-shaped leaves that are stacked like a staircase. This succulent is native to South Africa and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its striking appearance and ease of care.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to full sun
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Winged Crassula?
Water Winged Crassula every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Winged Crassula Native To?
What Is the Winged Crassula?
Winged Crassula (Crassula alata) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Crassula genus. Winged Crassula is native to the Mediterranean basin.
Winged Crassula displays a compact, branching succulent growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Winged Crassula produces small star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Winged Crassula?
Crassula alata requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Winged Crassula Need?
Winged Crassula thrives in bright indirect to full sun. Avoid placing Winged Crassula in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Winged Crassula Prefer?
Crassula alata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Winged Crassula prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Winged Crassula?
Well-draining succulent mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Winged Crassula to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Winged Crassula?
Feed Winged Crassula every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Winged Crassula?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Winged Crassula?
Winged Crassula can be propagated through leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to silver dollar plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Winged Crassula Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Winged Crassula, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Winged Crassula?
Winged Crassula is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Winged Crassula Need?
Winged Crassula grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Winged Crassula is native to the Mediterranean basin. In cooler regions, grow Winged Crassula as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Winged Crassula is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Crassula genus — compare its care with other Crassula species on PlantoScan.
Crassula is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Winged Crassula thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Crassula Species
Other Crassula species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crassula alata A.Berger, family Crassulaceae (first published in Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2 [Engler & Prantl] 18a: 389. 1930) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Winged Crassula, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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