Description
| Common Name | Rosette succulents, Black rosette, |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 6 inches. |
| Flower Colour | orange. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight
Keep the plant indoor or outdoor with Natural direct / Artificial bright Light.
Protect the Money plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.
WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons.
Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the Money plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting When a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
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Plant Protection Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.
Spray Neem, Eucalyptus, or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’t Easily grow in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
Do not over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
Echeveria Melaco Care
Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight | At least 1-3 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy seasons. |
| Soil | Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content. |
| Temperature | 20-40 degrees celsius. |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
Echeveria Melaco Uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is used for the ornamental purpose as succulent in a dish garden, terrarium, etc
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