I picked up this succulent a couple of weeks ago, thinking it was a jade plant, but I'm not so sure anymore. It's leaves are pointed and it seems to grow differently than the pictures I've seen of jade plants. I want to repot it, so any info would be much appreciated to give it a chance to flourish.
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This is part of the Ruschia family and it is a Ruschia maxima. I grow these outside on my terrace. They are easy to grow and they will produce small succulents that can easily be transplanted. This plant doesn't need much water and I find it grows best in a partially sunny area.
i believe your plant is in the Echeveria family. This is a large family of succulents so I am not sure of the exact name but it appears to be either a Echeveria haagai tolimanensis or a Graptopetalum Ghost Plant of Mexico.
I do not believe this is a Ruschia maxima as the leaves have a different shape and the leaves also run across from each other whereas with this plant the leaves are staggered. The leaves are bluish-green and distinctly three-sided. Here is a photo of a Ruschia maxima. Please wait a few seconds for an individual photo to appear. www.google.com/
All of them take the same kind of care - bright light, deep watering only when the soil is dry - and this one should be displayed where it won't get bumped or brushed, as the bloom is removed easily, and also the leaves tend to fall off.
Remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeveria is susceptible to mealy bugs.
Light: Full sun. Perfect for a sunny window.
Water: Water during the summer and spring, making sure drainage is immaculate. Reduce water in the winter to monthly.
Soil: A well-drained succulent mix, with an ideal pH around 6.0 (slightly acidic).
Fertilizer: Feed with a controlled-release fertilizer in the beginning of the season or weekly with a weak liquid solution. Use a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer.
The blue or white waxy 'bloom' is easy to rub off with even just the most casual of handling - don't worry, it does grow back and it won't hurt the plant. It's there to protect it from intense sunlight.
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First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant.
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