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Macro Monday ~ Guard the Houses (Crassulaceae)

The plant is named after the ancient belief that it protects the house and family from fire, disease, evil forces.  For this purpose, it is often planted near houses. It is a perennial, up to 30 cm tall plant with very modest requirements. The plant is resistant to both winter and heat, and especially to dry conditions. Its rosette-shaped leaves are full of juice, just like desert cacti. A 30 cm tall stem is broken from the rosette, bearing pink flowers at the top. The cultivated plant can be used, except as an ornament, also as food and medicine. You can add leaves full of pleasant sour juice to salads.  Leaves except in the kitchen are also used in folk medicine.

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Written by vidocka

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  1. I am not sue if this is crausulacae , this is Echeveria I would think. These succulents are so easy to grow and care for. and I am sure the look lovely in front of the house.

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  2. Of course I would like this plant. If it sturdy and resistant to winter it is just my type as I do not have what we call the green thumb. Plants and me do not get along too well as most of them seem to die early in my care…

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    • That plant would certainly work for you. ? It is very unpretentious. She loves heat and direct sun. It thrives very well on nutrient-poor soil. Thanks for your viewing and comment

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