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

Crassula saginoides

A minute annual pygmyweed (formerly Tillaea saginoides) of wet ground. Kew lists a huge range across North America, Mexico and central Asia. The GBIF records used here come mainly from Mexico's highlands, with a median elevation of 2300 m, and no climate could be computed.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Wet mud, seasonal pool margins, seeps and damp gravel, a typical habitat of the tiny Tillaea-type annuals. No species-specific habitat notes were reachable.

Recorded from 37 to 4201 m, median 2313 m (36 records).

Mexico CentralMexico NorthwestMexico SouthwestMexico NortheastMexico GulfArizonaCaliforniaTexasMongoliaInner MongoliaManchuriaTadzhikistan

🔒 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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