Aquarium plant

Crassula helmsii

Foreground, MidgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Crassula helmsii grows as a stem plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 18–23 °C, pH 6.5–8, KH 2–25 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
18–23 °C
pH
6.5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–25 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
5–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Crassula

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FAQ

Where should Crassula helmsii be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Crassula helmsii need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Crassula helmsii?

Temperature: 18–23 °C.