Echeveria’Violet Queen '
sept : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
Echeveria’Violet Queen ' is thought to be anEcheveria eleganshybrid create by legendary Santa Barbara horticulturalist Edward ( E.O. ) Orpet . It is wrong calledEcheveria subsessilisin New Zealand .
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Echeveria’Violet Queen ' is a firm - growingsucculentthat form rosettes of foresightful , narrow leave that curve slightly towards the tips to create an heart-to-heart lotus blossom shape . The rosettes can grow up to 6 in ( 15 cm ) in diameter and freely offset , forming a dense mound with old age . The leave of absence are silver - green with hits of pink on the edges and tips when moderately stressed by the bright sun or cool temperature . They are covered in a silvery , waxy pulverisation .
The pink - orange flower come out nodding on unbranching efflorescence in spring .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Most commonEcheveriaspecies are not complicated succulents to develop , provided you watch over a few canonical rules . First , be measured never to let body of water pose in the rose window as it can cause decompose or fungal disease that will kill the plant . to boot , off dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grow . These dead leaves provide a haven for pests , andEcheverias are susceptible tomealy microbe . in the end , as with all succulents , carefulwateringhabits and plenty of light will help insure success .
Repot as needed , preferably during the warm season . To repot a succulent , ensure the soil is ironic before repotting , then lightly remove the quite a little . tap away the honest-to-god soil from the roots , removing any rotten or dead root . Treat any cuts with a fungicide .
MostEcheverias can be easily propagated from foliage cut , although some are better from seeds or prow cuttings . Topropagate a leaf cutting , place the individual leaf inpotting land for succulentsand wrap up the dish until the Modern plant sprout .
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larn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
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