Crassula Morgan’s Beauty
Crassula Morgan’s Beauty is a crossing between Crassula perfoliata and Crassuala mesembryanthemopsis, both native to the Southern Africa. It develops into a compact plant 5-10 cm wide.
Leaves: It has chubby, silvery-green leaves with a blush of blue and pink.
Flowers: Produces a short-stemmed cluster of small, pinkish and fragrant flowers.
Blooming season: It blooms in winter to spring, but may also occur other times of year as seen in Crassula falcata.
Cultivation and Propagation: Excellent for pots-flowers.
Exposition: It does best in bright light with some morning- and/or evening sun. A half shaded place will be tolerated. afternoon sun and high heat in summer can cause leaf drop.
Water: Drench the soil well, water running out of the pot’s hole must be removed after a few minutes. Wet legs can cause rotten roots. Before adding water next allow to dry.
Pests and bugs: Crassulas are sensitive to mealybugs. Large clumps of C. 'Morgan's Beauty' should be lifted and divided in the winter to prevent the clumps from rotting.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Marchjune |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Crassula |
| Common Name | ‘morgan’s beauty’ |
| Dormancy | winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | paddle shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 10cm |
| Native Area | Hybrid between the crassula mesembrianthemopsis and crassula perfoliata var. Minor |
| Resistance | 3.9°c (25°f) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Crassula Morgan’s Beauty
Crassula Morgan’s Beauty is a crossing between Crassula perfoliata and Crassuala mesembryanthemopsis, both native to the Southern Africa. It develops into a compact plant 5-10 cm wide.
Leaves: It has chubby, silvery-green leaves with a blush of blue and pink.
Flowers: Produces a short-stemmed cluster of small, pinkish and fragrant flowers.
Blooming season: It blooms in winter to spring, but may also occur other times of year as seen in Crassula falcata.
Cultivation and Propagation: Excellent for pots-flowers.
Exposition: It does best in bright light with some morning- and/or evening sun. A half shaded place will be tolerated. afternoon sun and high heat in summer can cause leaf drop.
Water: Drench the soil well, water running out of the pot’s hole must be removed after a few minutes. Wet legs can cause rotten roots. Before adding water next allow to dry.
Pests and bugs: Crassulas are sensitive to mealybugs. Large clumps of C. 'Morgan's Beauty' should be lifted and divided in the winter to prevent the clumps from rotting.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Marchjune |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Crassula |
| Common Name | ‘morgan’s beauty’ |
| Dormancy | winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Growth Habit | paddle shaped leaves |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 10cm |
| Native Area | Hybrid between the crassula mesembrianthemopsis and crassula perfoliata var. Minor |
| Resistance | 3.9°c (25°f) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
