About Echeveria 'Blue Peacock'
Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' is a rare species of Echeveria Red Velvet with a delicate and stunning appearance, belonging to the Echeveria genus in the Crassulaceae family. This cutie distinctively features thick pinkish waxy cuticles, preventing it from losing water and sunburn. The plump and lush obovate-shaped reddish-pinkish leaves with acuminate apex and blood dapple form the compact and full rosette, enhancing the aesthetic of this cutie. The leaves are relatively thick with short and fine hairs covering their surfaces, giving them a soft and velvety feel. The edges of the leaves are usually slightly curled upward, creating a gentle and warm feeling. The deep red leaves covered with the fuzzy covering create a unique texture and visual effect that is excessively attractive in well-lit environments, making this cutie popular in succulents collections.
How to care for Echeveria 'Blue Peacock'
Sun/Location: Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' prefers intensity and duration of full sun to partial shade exposure for at least 4-6 hours except in the scorching summer seasons, requiring shade with a sheer curtain. Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' is prone to be over leggy and slender when the sunshine is not sufficient as she loves. The deep red dapple and thick farina would develop when Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' thrives in abundant sunlight.
Soil/Pot: Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' hates soggy potting soil, requiring loose and breathable succulent soil, such as blending peat and coconut bran into the granular soil, evaporating the moisture smoothly to develop healthy roots. Repot in warm spring or early summer to upgrade the potting mix to improve the porosity. Clean away the original soil and sparingly cut any infected or overgrown roots of your succulents using gardening tools. Squeeze the roots and dirt gently, and the soil quickly falls apart. Apply antibacterial soap water on infected parts, or alcohol spray to kill those bacteria or fungal spread and promise healthy growth. Click here to learn how to use neem oil on succulent plants.
Watering: Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' is drought-tolerant, like most resilient ornament succulents. The soak-and-dry method is adapted when the upper potting soil is bone dry. Place the succulent planter on the saucer full of water, and allow your baby succulent to soak up the water they need. Remove them from the tray once the top layer of soil is slightly moist. Reduce watering in summer to prevent root rot, bacteria, and fungal diseases. Keep comparatively dry in winter to go through the dormant period.
Humidity: Keeping the air humidity at 40%-60% is an ideal environment for Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' growth to shape the optimal delicate texture. The moist conditions could encourage insect pests and fungal diseases. Echeveria 'Blue Peacock' prefers a warm and dry climate, avoiding a sultry and humid environment. Pay attention to shelter in the rainy seasons. Click here to learn how humidity affect succulent plants.
More information
Primary color: Green
Secondary color: Reddish-Pinkish
Cold hardiness: Zone 9a-11b(From 20F to 50F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: Balcony, Window, Rock Garden, Container, Terrariums
Propagation: Leaf, Cutting, Beheading
Special characteristics: Easy to propagate, Low maintenance, Pet Safe succulent
We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.
Shipping Speed
In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.
HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.
EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.
Winter shipping
We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.
Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.
Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories
Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.
Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!
