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What are the growth advantages of Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'?

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Growth advantages of Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'. Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty' is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant, also known as a succulent plant. The dwarf plant grows in clusters, only 5-8 cm tall, grows upright, and sometimes is also creeping. Its leaf shape and leaf color are relatively beautiful, and it has certain ornamental value; potted plants can be placed next to televisions and computers, can absorb radiation, and can also be planted indoors to absorb substances such as formaldehyde and purify the air.

Growth habits of Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'

Native to South Africa. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It is not cold-tolerant, and is drought-tolerant and semi-shade-tolerant. It fears strong direct sunlight and waterlogging.

Favorite temperature: 18-24℃

Watering: water once a week during the growing period

Light: full sun

Propagation: seeding, cuttings, division

Pests and diseases: leaf spot disease, scale insects

Combination suggestions: Echeveria 'First Love', Cotyledon tomentosa

Care techniques for Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'

Watering: keep the potting soil moist in spring and autumn, water once a week.

Fertilizing: fertilize once every half month or use "Huiyou" 15-15-30 special fertilizer for potted flowers. But the amount of fertilizer should not be too much, otherwise the stems and leaves will grow excessively and the stem nodes will elongate, seriously affecting the ornamental value.

Temperature: provide appropriate shade during high temperature and strong light in summer, but the time cannot be long, otherwise it will affect leaf color and luster. In winter, maintain room temperature at 10-12℃, and it can continue to grow.

Propagation methods of Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'

Seeding: sow indoors in pots from April to May. The suitable germination temperature is 20-22℃. It germinates 10-12 days after sowing, and the seedlings grow relatively quickly.

Cuttings: carried out from May to June. Cut off plump top branches and insert them into a sand bed. They take root about 15-21 days after insertion.

Division: carried out when repotting in spring. Separate the dense stems and leaves, and it is best to plant 3-4 branches as a clump per pot.


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