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Adromischus cristatus (Crinkle-leaf plant)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Adromischus cristatus
Other names
Crinkle-leaf plant, Crinkle leaf plant, Key lime pie, Adromischus poellnitzianus
Genus
Adromischus Adromischus
Species
A. cristatus - A. cristatus is a tender, compact, slow-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with semi-erect stems bearing dense, reddish-brown aerial roots and triangular to fan-shaped, fleshy, grey-green leaves, crinkled at tips. Spike-like clusters of tubular, green flowers with red-flushed, white tips bloom from spring into summer.
Adromischus cristatus is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Rosette
Flower
Flushed red, White, Green in Spring; White, Green, Flushed red in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required except for the removal of dead leaves.
Propagation
Sow seed at 20-24C in spring.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Adromischus cristatus (Crinkle-leaf plant) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. In summer, water when compost is dry, sparingly in winter. In growth, feed 2-3 times. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May benefit from some shade in extremely hot areas.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Adromischus cristatus
Other names
Crinkle-leaf plant, Crinkle leaf plant, Key lime pie, Adromischus poellnitzianus
Genus
Adromischus Adromischus
Species
A. cristatus - A. cristatus is a tender, compact, slow-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent with semi-erect stems bearing dense, reddish-brown aerial roots and triangular to fan-shaped, fleshy, grey-green leaves, crinkled at tips. Spike-like clusters of tubular, green flowers with red-flushed, white tips bloom from spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Flushed red, White, Green in Spring; White, Green, Flushed red in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
No pruning required except for the removal of dead leaves.
Propagation
Sow seed at 20-24C in spring.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Adromischus cristatus (Crinkle-leaf plant) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. In summer, water when compost is dry, sparingly in winter. In growth, feed 2-3 times. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May benefit from some shade in extremely hot areas.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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