Close-up of Echeveria glauca with blue-green rosettes and thick, pointed leaves, thriving in a small pebble-filled pot.

Echeveria glauca

4" Pot
$5.65
$5.65 $9.27
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Close-up of Echeveria glauca with blue-green rosettes and thick, pointed leaves, thriving in a small pebble-filled pot.
  • Close-up of Echeveria glauca with blue-green rosettes and thick, pointed leaves, thriving in a small pebble-filled pot.
  • Close-up of two Echeveria glauca succulents with thick blue-green rosettes, surrounded by other succulents and small rocks.
  • Close-up of two Echeveria glauca succulents with thick, smooth blue-green rosettes and slightly pointed, fleshy leaves.
  • Close-up of Echeveria glauca succulent with thick blue-green rosettes in a small pot with pebbles, blurred succulents in background.
  • Close-up of Echeveria glauca with blue-green rosettes and thick, pointed leaves, thriving in a small pebble-filled pot.
  • Close-up of two Echeveria glauca succulents with thick blue-green rosettes, surrounded by other succulents and small rocks.
  • Close-up of two Echeveria glauca succulents with thick, smooth blue-green rosettes and slightly pointed, fleshy leaves.
  • Close-up of Echeveria glauca succulent with thick blue-green rosettes in a small pot with pebbles, blurred succulents in background.
Echeveria glauca

Echeveria glauca

$5.65
$5.65 $9.27
Size4" Pot

Echeveria Glauca goes by the common name “Glaucous Echeveria.” Having its origin in Central America, the hardy succulent is noted for arrowhead-shaped leaves that form grayish blue-green rosettes. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and reaches a height of about 12 inches. This winter-dormant plant grows healthily in full sun exposure.

Growth Rate

Echeveria glauca has a slow growth rate, though it grows abundantly.

Flowering

The blooming season begins in summers or late spring. This variety bears yellow bell-shaped flowers on short stalks.

Watering and Feeding

It is essential to water this plant, but it should never be overwatered. Standing water can make the roots rot. Thus, feeding should be limited. Use controlled-release fertilizers only at the start of each season.

Soil

Well-drained and loose soil are prerequisites to grow Glaucous echeveria. Ensure that the soil's pH level is acidic.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for this interesting plant is 9b to 11b. It has a frost tolerance of 12° C(53.6° F).

Light

The Echeveria glauca loves full sun and flourishes in brightly-lit places. This plant can withstand summer temperatures between 18° C and 21° C (65° – 70° F). During winters, it can have a healthy growth till 10 °C (50° F).

Propagation

Echeverias can be propagated from leaf cuttings or offsets.

Glaucous Echeveria is an excellent addition as landscape decoration in pots or as houseplants on window sills. It is an attractive companion on your office desk too!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

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