{"product_id":"crassula-buddahs-temple","title":"Crassula 'Buddah's Temple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary slow growing succulent prized for its tightly stacked leaves and remarkably geometric form. Although frequently sold as Crassula pyramidalis ‘Buddha’s Temple,’ it is technically a hybrid between Crassula pyramidalis and Crassula perfoliata var. minor. The hybrid was created by renowned botanist and horticulturist Myron Kimnach in 1959. Its thick, silvery gray-green leaves overlap in four precise rows, producing square columns that resemble the tiered architecture of a Buddhist temple. Mature plants will develop five or six-sided columns because of the natural variability inherited from Crassula pyramidalis. The upright columns typically grow slowly to approximately 6 inches tall and may eventually branch or produce offsets from their sides. Mature specimens can develop rounded clusters of small pinkish-white flowers, making this already architectural succulent even more impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ LIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide very bright light with several hours of gentle direct sunlight. A south or west-facing window is ideal indoors, although intense afternoon sun should be introduced gradually to prevent scorching. Insufficient light causes the normally compact columns to stretch and lose their distinctive geometric shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 WATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the soil to dry completely before watering thoroughly. This plant is highly sensitive to overwatering and can quickly develop root or stem rot in consistently damp soil. Water much less frequently during cooler months, and avoid allowing water to remain trapped between the tightly stacked leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌡️ TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’ prefers temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. Protect it from frost, prolonged temperatures below 40°F, and sudden temperature changes. Average household humidity is suitable, while consistently high humidity combined with poor airflow can encourage rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 SOIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a gritty, fast-draining cactus or succulent mixture. Adding pumice, perlite, coarse sand, or fine lava rock will improve drainage and keep excess moisture away from the roots. Always use a container with a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 FERTILIZER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly during active growth in spring and summer with a diluted cactus or succulent fertilizer. Fertilizing once every four to six weeks is sufficient. Avoid heavy feeding because it can create weak, stretched growth and disrupt the plant’s compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 REPOTTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot only when the plant becomes root-bound or the soil begins breaking down. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the root system because an oversized container holds moisture for too long. Handle the powdery leaf surface carefully because fingerprints and rubbing can permanently remove its protective coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ PROPAGATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation is most reliable through offsets or stem cuttings. Allow the cut surface to dry and callus for several days before placing it into dry, fast-draining succulent soil. Wait approximately one week before watering lightly, giving the cutting time to begin forming roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amaranto Growers","offers":[{"title":"4 inch XL","offer_id":47379377422509,"sku":"crassbuddah004xl","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":47379377455277,"sku":"crassbuddah002","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0060\/3565\/files\/F5639F58-66D6-4B24-B1B5-9A7411DF8DB8_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788053820","url":"https:\/\/sarahcottaplants.com\/products\/crassula-buddahs-temple","provider":"SarahCotta Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}