Echeveria ‘Blue Bird’ 7 cm pot
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Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
Estimated to be delivered on 19/02/2022 – 22/02/2022
About this Item
Echeveria ‘Blue’ varieties are popular, drought-tolerant succulent perennials known for their powdery blue-green rosettes, often blushing with pink or red tips under intense sun. They typically grow 6–8 inches wide, feature thick, succulent leaves, and produce bell-shaped flowers in spring/summer.
Key Characteristics and Varieties:
- Appearance: Leaves are often covered in farina (a powdery, sun-protecting coating) and form striking, symmetrical rosettes.
- Popular Blue Cultivars:
- Echeveria ‘Blue Sky’: Large, 12-inch rosettes with spoon-shaped leaves.
- Echeveria ‘Blue Curls’: Features frilly, wavy-edged foliage.
- Echeveria ‘Blue Prince’: A rare hybrid with a deep, purplish-blue color and very little farina.
- Echeveria ‘Giant Blue’: A fast-growing, large, ruffled blue type.
- Growth: Forms compact to medium-sized rosettes that may produce offsets to create a cluster.
Care Guide:
- Light: Prefers bright, direct sunlight (4-6+ hours daily) to maintain color and compact shape.
- Watering: Uses the “soak and dry” method; water thoroughly only when soil is completely dry.
- Soil: Requires fast-draining soil, such as a succulent or cactus mix, often amended with perlite or pumice.
- Temperature: Thrives in warm, arid conditions (USDA Zones 9a-12b)
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