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Swamp stonecrop

Crássula hélmsii

Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Medium

Usage

Midground
Nano Tank
Foreground
GROUP

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-25°C(opt: 20.5°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6.5-8

Description

Crassula helmsii, or Swamp stonecrop, is a plant from the Crassulaceae family, known for its ability to thrive in various environments. Native to Australia and New Zealand, it has been introduced to other continents as an ornamental plant and can be found growing wild in some areas.

Nutrients

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

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