Crassillimus, also known as Vertical Leaf, Lavender Steps, and Propeller Plant, is a frost-tender succulent shrub native to Madagascar. Thick purple stems support silver-green leaves edged in purple. This evergreen plant has a shrubby habit of 12-24" tall and 6-18" wide. Attractive foliage is a superb addition to any succulent or rock garden, flourishing in full sun with little water. Vertical Leaf also excels as a houseplant or overwintered indoors outside zone 10-11. For a much larger Senecio variety, try Hybrid Mount Everest.
Crassillimus Selling Tips
Sell Crassillimus to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Vertical Leaf offers silver-green leaves on thick purple stems with a shrubby habit of 12-24" tall and 6-18" wide. This attractive species flourishes outdoors in zone 10-11 in full sun with little water. Grow this Senecio species as a houseplant or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Create a stunning show of color and texture by pairing this plant with Achillea, Nepeta, Sedum, Delosperma, Salvia, and Kalanchoe.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Crassillimus, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.7-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-1.0, low feed (75-125 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 65-75, and nighttime temperatures of 58-70. This plant doesn't require pinching. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Crassillimus Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Senecio Crassillimus Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
12-16 Weeks
Habit
Mounding, Upright
Height
12-24 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
58
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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Crassillimus, also known as Vertical Leaf, Lavender Steps, and Propeller Plant, is a frost-tender succulent shrub native to Madagascar. Thick purple stems support silver-green leaves edged in purple. This evergreen plant has a shrubby habit of 12-24" tall and 6-18" wide. Attractive foliage is a superb addition to any succulent or rock garden, flourishing in full sun with little water. Vertical Leaf also excels as a houseplant or overwintered indoors outside zone 10-11. For a much larger Senecio variety, try Hybrid Mount Everest.
Crassillimus Selling Tips
Sell Crassillimus to customers looking for a low-maintenance succulent as a gift, for a rock garden, or to add to a houseplant collection. Vertical Leaf offers silver-green leaves on thick purple stems with a shrubby habit of 12-24" tall and 6-18" wide. This attractive species flourishes outdoors in zone 10-11 in full sun with little water. Grow this Senecio species as a houseplant or bring containers indoors in cold climates. Create a stunning show of color and texture by pairing this plant with Achillea, Nepeta, Sedum, Delosperma, Salvia, and Kalanchoe.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant in well-draining peat, sand, and perlite mixture in full or partial sun.
2. Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry before watering again.
3. Bring outdoor containers indoors for the winter in cold climates.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Crassillimus, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch container, three plugs per 1-gallon container, or 4-5 plugs per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite with a pH of 5.7-6.2, EC (2:1) of .50-1.0, low feed (75-125 ppm N), daytime temperatures of 65-75, and nighttime temperatures of 58-70. This plant doesn't require pinching. Supply 5,000-7,500 foot candles of light. Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry before watering again. With no overwatering, any disease is rare among this plant. You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Do not overwater. Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering.
Planting Crassillimus Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per 4-inch container, three per 6-inch or 8-inch container, or 4-5 liners per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained mix of peat, sand, and perlite and completely bury the ellepot in the center or equally spaced in the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Senecio Crassillimus Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
12-16 Weeks
Habit
Mounding, Upright
Height
12-24 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
58
Perennial Zone
10-11
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
No
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