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Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'

Scientific Name

Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'

Common Names

Morgan's Beauty

Synonyms

Crassula 'Morgan's Pink'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula

Flower

Color: Pinkish
Bloom Time: Winter to spring

Description

Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty' is a compact succulent plant, perfect for small plant containers. It grows up to 4 inches (10 cm) in height and up to 4 inches (10 cm) wide. It has large, thick, flat, silvery-green leaves with a blush of blue and pink. The flowers are pinkish and grow in small, short-stemmed clusters. It blooms in winter to spring, but may also occur other times of the year.

How to Grow and Care

Crassulas are easy to grow, but they are susceptible to mealy bugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side of too dry rather than too wet. Never let your Crassula sit in water. If you water from beneath by letting the plant sit in a saucer of water, make sure to pour off any excess water after a few minutes.

Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.

Crassulas are generally started by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. See more at How to Grow and Care for Crassula.