How to Grow and Care for Crinkle leaf plant

Crinkle leaf plant, also known as Key Lime Pie

Crinkle leaf plant is a succulent with simple care requirements and a typically easy difficulty level. Key points include ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot and providing ample sunlight for optimal growth. Special care should be taken not to overwater crinkle leaf plant, letting the soil dry between waterings. This species prefers consistent warm temperatures and does not tolerate frost well.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Crinkle leaf plant

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Succulent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Crinkle leaf plant is characterized by its short, branching stems reaching lengths of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm), with dense, reddish-brown aerial roots. The plant bears distinctive upright, pale green, triangular leaves, each spanning 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm) and 0.5 to 1 inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) wide. These leaves are coated in fine hairs and possess a unique wavy margin at their broadest part. In spring, crinkle leaf plant produces discreet green tubular flowers with reddish-white tips on stems approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in length. The succulent thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil conditions.