Scientific Name
Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty'
Common Name(s)
Morgan's Beauty
Synonym(s)
Crassula 'Morgan's Pink'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Crassuloideae
Genus: Crassula
Origin
Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty' is a hybrid created by Dr. Meredith Morgan in California, United States, around 1945. It results from the cross between Crassula perfoliata var. minor (formerly known as Crassula falcata) and Crassula mesembrianthemopsis.
Description
Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty' is a compact succulent that has thick, fleshy, silvery-green leaves that densely cover its stems. It can grow up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and is typically about the same width.
From winter to spring, the plant produces large terminal clusters of sweetly fragrant, dark pink flowers. There is also a white-flowered form of Crassula 'Morgan's Beauty,' which originated from Rudolf Schulz's collection in Victoria, Australia, and was distributed by him for several years.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 50°F (10°C).
How to Grow and Care
Crassulas are easy to grow but susceptible to mealybugs and fungal diseases. As with all succulents, overwatering is sure to be fatal, so err on the side of being too dry rather than too wet. Never let your plant sit in water. If you water from beneath by allowing the plant to sit in a saucer, pour off any excess water after a few minutes.
These succulents are generally started by division, offsets, or leaf cuttings. Crassulas can be easily propagated from a single leaf. Place leaves into a potting mix for succulents and cover the dish until they sprout.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot your Crassula, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Crassula.
Links
- Back to genus Crassula
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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