Echeveria elegans - 5.5cm

The botanical name of this succulent is Echeveria elegans. Synonyms frequently used include Echeveria albicans, Echeveria elegans var. kesselringiana, Echeveria perelegans, or Echeveria potosina.

It is known as Echeveria in German. The succulent belongs to the genus Echeveria, which is classified in the Crassulaceae family. This succulent is native to Mexico.
Echeveria elegans is green and mint-colored with a rosette-shaped growth habit. The flower is pink, tubular, and arranged in cymes. It blooms between March and June. You will receive a plant in a 5.5cm pot, with a total height of pot and plant of approximately 7cm. The plant can reach a height of 10cm to 20cm.
Caring for Echeveria elegans is relatively simple. A mixture of cactus and succulent soil is suitable as a substrate. Echeveria elegans does not tolerate waterlogging, so you should ensure good drainage and allow the substrate to dry out before watering again. Generally, this succulent tolerates too little water rather than too much. Fertilizing can be done once a month, i.e., every four weeks.
This succulent's light requirement is met in a sunny location. This means a south-facing window with direct sunlight is best. The optimal temperature is between 20°C and 30°C. Echeveria elegans can spend the summer outdoors after being gradually acclimated to direct sunlight. In winter, the temperature should be around 10°C. Furthermore, fertilizing is stopped and watering is reduced. However, this succulent is not suitable for the garden.
This succulent can be propagated by seeds, but also by leaf and stem cuttings. Echeveria elegans can be poisonous; we cannot guarantee its compatibility with animals.

Please note: Sizes, shapes and ages may vary for plants, as each one is unique. This is especially true in winter or when availability is low. The color also varies depending on the season.

Blog: An article about Echeveria elegans you can find it here .