Crassula helmsii

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Entity overview

Crassula helmsii is profiled as medium-growth stem plant with foreground/midground placement data.

The classification fields place it in genus Crassula, family Crassulaceae, order Saxifragales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cuttings.

Care data interpretation

Care-related values include easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

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Water parameter context

Aquarium parameters listed here include temperature 18–23 °C, pH 6.5–8, KH 2–25 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

Check this next: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient fields for the profile cover nitrate 5–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

For this profile: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–23 °C
Placement
foreground and midground
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6.5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–25 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Crassula

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