How to Grow Marcus Succulent

Marcus is a hybrid of the Sedum genus and the Echeveria genus. Its leaves are long and spoon-shaped, with a slanted pointed tip that easily turns red. The upper leaf surface is smooth, while the underside is boat-shaped and convex. The leaf color ranges mostly from green and yellow-green to orange-yellow and pink. It has high ornamental value. So, how do you grow Marcus succulent?

1. How to Grow Marcus Succulent

1. Suitable environment

The Marcus succulent prefers a warm, dry, well-ventilated environment with plenty of sunlight. Marcus is cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant. The suitable growing temperature for Marcus succulent is 15-25 degrees.

2. Soil requirements

The potting soil for Marcus succulent should mainly be loose, breathable loam with good drainage, so the potting soil can be made from a mix of peat and granular pumice, and then clean river sand can be spread on the soil surface.

3. Light requirements

Although Marcus succulent is fairly adaptable, it cannot tolerate harsh sun exposure. If the summer temperature reaches above 35 degrees, shade treatment is needed, and at the same time make sure the environment is well ventilated.

4. Watering requirements

During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist for Marcus succulent. Generally, water about 3 times a month. If it is the rainy season, do not leave it in the rain for a long time, to avoid water accumulating in the potting soil and causing root rot.

In winter, when the temperature is relatively low, watering can be reduced or stopped, and the potting soil should be kept as dry as possible, so the potted Marcus can safely overwinter.

5. Fertilizing requirements

To help Marcus succulent grow better, some nutrients can be supplemented during the growing period. Enough nutrients are beneficial for the growth of Marcus succulent.