{"product_id":"crassula-marchandii","title":"Crassula x marchandii | Crassula di Marchand","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, highly compact hybrid succulent with slow growth. The stems have very short internodes, and the leaves are densely arranged, almost completely concealing the stem and forming small columns with a square cross-section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopposite and decussate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sessile, fleshy, smooth, and triangular-ovate to ovate in shape. They are closely overlapping around the stem, forming four regular rows. Their color may vary from grayish green or olive green to reddish, maroon, or brown tones when exposed to intense light and cool temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe growth habit generally remains low and compact, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–15 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and may produce lateral branches and form small clumps over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula × marchandii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehybrid of South African origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, currently recognized by Kew. It is considered to be the result of a cross between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula grisea × Crassula plegmatoides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is associated with the region of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnersvlakte, in the Western Cape Province\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, within the Succulent Karoo, characterized by mineral soils, abundant quartz, scarce rainfall, and marked summer drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of this hybrid is particularly interesting: the original material was collected by Max Otzen and initially circulated in cultivation under other names before being formally described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. marchandii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original locality also has a particular conservation status, so its current distribution should not be interpreted as that of a widely distributed wild species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 9b–11b.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It can tolerate relatively low temperatures when it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry, well acclimatized, and protected from persistent humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially important to avoid keeping the substrate moist during prolonged cold spells. It is also advisable to protect it from high temperatures accompanied by constant humidity, especially during its period of reduced activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Illuminazione\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery intense lighting is recommended, with a general target of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ of PAR DLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUn'illuminazione elevata contribuisce a mantenere gli internodi estremamente corti e la caratteristica struttura compatta della pianta. Inoltre, con molta luce e temperature fresche, le foglie possono sviluppare attraenti tonalità rossastre, bordeaux o marroni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGli esemplari coltivati con poca illuminazione devono essere acclimatati progressivamente a livelli elevati di radiazione per evitare ustioni.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Ciclo di crescita e irrigazione\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunista\u003c\/strong\u003e. Per la sua relazione con le piante del \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnersvlakte e del Succulent Karoo occidentale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, è adattata a un regime di precipitazioni prevalentemente invernali e a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestati secche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Tuttavia, trattandosi di un ibrido coltivato, il suo ciclo può mostrare una maggiore flessibilità rispetto a quello delle specie selvatiche da cui proviene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurante le stagioni con temperature moderate e finché è presente una crescita attiva, si raccomanda di effettuare un' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirrigazione abbondante e lasciare asciugare completamente il substrato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prima di annaffiare nuovamente.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurante l'estate, quando le temperature sono elevate e si osserva una chiara diminuzione dell'attività, si deve ridurre considerevolmente l'apporto d'acqua, e la pianta può essere mantenuta quasi completamente asciutta durante i periodi più caldi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon si raccomanda di stabilire una frequenza d'irrigazione fissa: deve prevalere lo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estato fisiologico della pianta e l'asciugatura completa del substrato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 Fioritura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI fiori sono relativamente piccoli e compaiono raggruppati in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfiorescenze terminali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Presentano tonalità biancastre o leggermente rosate e risultano meno appariscenti rispetto all'architettura compatta della pianta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa fioritura in coltivazione avviene solitamente durante le \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estagioni fresche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, approssimativamente tra \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einverno e primavera in Spagna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, anche se può variare in base alla temperatura, all'illuminazione e al ritmo di crescita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Nutrizione\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurante il periodo di crescita attiva si raccomanda \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulente\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, utilizzando una dose moderata a causa delle sue piccole dimensioni e della crescita lenta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrima della formazione delle infiorescenze può essere integrato con \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Fioritura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Non si deve concimare durante i periodi di riposo né quando le temperature sono troppo elevate e la pianta ha arrestato la crescita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuesta è una xerofita inimitabile coltivata a Madrid in un vaso quadrato tecnologico e con il substrato attivato con funghi micorrizici e biofungicidi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990165406031,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/0E568614-BD4E-4A5A-A09D-193F09A05E8D.jpg?v=1701259060","url":"https:\/\/desertstore.es\/it\/products\/crassula-marchandii","provider":"DesertSTORE.es","version":"1.0","type":"link"}