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Succulents Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Chaloupkaea serpentinica

A small Turkish rosette succulent (Crassulaceae, formerly in Rosularia) whose name points to serpentine rock. It wants full sun, a very free-draining mineral mix, a cold, wet-ish winter outdoors and a warm, fairly dry summer.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Recorded at 1,620–2,200 m in the mountains of Türkiye. The epithet suggests serpentine (ultramafic) rock, and like its relatives it most likely grows in sunny crevices and stony slopes; no detailed habitat account was found.

1,620–2,200 m, median 2,100 m; winters with frequent frost and some snow.

Türkiye

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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