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🌱 Morphology
Small, cespitose, perennial herbaceous succulent that forms clumps of numerous rosettes over time. Each rosette measures approximately 2.5–3.5 cm in diameter, and the plant reaches a height of about 5–10 cm. The basal leaves are oblanceolate to spatulate, fleshy, 1.2–2.5 × 0.4–0.5 cm, densely covered with fine, short white pubescence, with an acute to acuminate apex. Under high light conditions, they can acquire very dark grayish-green, brown-purple, or almost black tones. The flowering stems are erect, 5–10 cm long, densely leafy, and also pubescent.

🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family
Endemic to western Yunnan, China, where it grows in mountainous and rocky environments at altitudes of approximately 2500–2800 m in well-draining spots. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and the Sinocrassula genus, currently recognized as an independent genus by Kew. Its former name, Crassula yunnanensis, is a synonym.

❄️ Temperature · USDA Zone 9b–11b
A species of mountainous origin, adapted to relatively cool temperatures, though this does not mean it should be kept permanently cold. It is recommended to protect it from frost and, especially, from the combination of high temperatures and humidity. In a Mediterranean cultivation setting, it should be kept dry and very well-ventilated during intense heat waves.

☀️ Lighting
High light levels are recommended, approximately 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of DLI PAR as a general target during growth. It tolerates direct sun if acclimated, but in Madrid, it may be preferable to filter the radiation during the most intense hours of summer to prevent burns and thermal stress. Insufficient light leads to more open rosettes and the loss of its characteristic dark coloration.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Opportunistic. It shows activity mainly during seasons with moderate temperatures, with particularly favorable growth in spring and autumn. Intense summer heat can cause a marked slowdown, so watering should be significantly reduced under those conditions. During growth, it is recommended to water abundantly and allow the substrate to dry completely before the next watering. In summer, if temperatures are very high, it is advisable to space out waterings considerably and maintain excellent ventilation. In winter, with low temperatures, the substrate should remain practically dry.

🌸 Flowering
The inflorescence is terminal, dense, and approximately corymbose, about 2.5 cm in diameter. The flowers are relatively large for the plant's size, with greenish-yellow petals and a slightly papillose exterior. In Spain, it flowers approximately between March and May, depending on temperatures and management. The rosettes that bloom are monocarpic and die after flowering, but the plant maintains the colony through numerous lateral rosettes.

🌿 Nutrition
During periods of active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, applied with the substrate pre-moistened. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with Desert CHOICE® Flowering to encourage inflorescence development.

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot, with the substrate activated by mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

9x9 cm gourmet black pot

* As this is an online purchase, the appearance of the specimen sent may vary slightly from the product image. The plant's measurements are specified in the photo description, but these may also vary slightly because it is a living thing! Each Desert CITY plant has unique characteristics.

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