×Cremneria’Leisal '
syndicate : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeNothogenus:×Cremneria
×Cremneria’Leisal ' is ahybridthat results from a cross betweenCremnophila nutansandEcheveria prolifica . It was create byCharles Harrison Uhl(1918 - 2010 ) and named by David Cumming ( Australia ) . However , he drift when classify it as anEcheveriahybrid , but the spreading to pendent inflorescences is the best validation that aCremnophilais one of the parents . Charles Harrison Uhl ( aka C. H. Uhl ) was an American botanist and specialiser in Crassulaceae .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
×Cremneria’Leisal ' , usually sell asEcheveria’Leisal ' , is a beautiful lowly succulent that frame compactrosettesof fleshy , wedge - mould foliage with a pointed tip . It cap very often . The little potato can grow up to 3.2 column inch ( 8 cm ) in diam and produce manyoffsetson shortstolons , form a denseclumpover time . During the summertime , the light green leaves may change color and develop a yellowish pinch .
In spring , xanthous , bell - shaped flowers appear in clustering at the remnant of long , lithe husk withbractsthe same colour as the leaves . The spread to pendent anthesis is the best test copy that this works is a hybrid , with one of the parents being aCremnophila .
Light:×Cremneria’Leisal ' grows good in full sun to fond shade . If you move the plant outside in the leap , do it gradually , as the vivid afternoon Sunday can cause sunburn . Indoors , point it near the brightest window to prevent etiolation .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : This plant needs a potting grunge mix that drains quickly . Many growers opt tocreate their own well - draining premix , although commercial succulent territory will put to work exquisitely .
Temperature : As atender succulent , ×Cremneria’Leisal ' must be bring indoors for the winter to pull through unless you live in a lovesome climate . It grow good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperature ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° light speed ) .
lacrimation : The " soaking and dry " method is the favorite schedule for watering this plant . water supply thoroughly , then allow the grunge to dry out before lacrimation again . If you have disk under the pots , empty the supererogatory H2O . In winter , water system the plant just enough to keep it from shriveling .
Close-up of flowers and buds. Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Santino Rischitelli. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
feed : Although it can grow well without fertilizer , this plant will benefit from the redundant food during the growing season . utilize a water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended military posture .
Repotting : Repot only when necessary in spring , just before the growing season .
Propagation : you’re able to propagate ×Cremneria’Leisal ' by leaf or offsets in outpouring and summertime .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
×Cremneria’Leisal ' has no toxic essence reported . It is safe around human race and dearie , although it is not advisable to eat it .
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