About Echeveria 'Cinderella'
Born from imaginative hybridization, 'Cinderella' evokes a storybook transformation with its delicate beauty. While not found in wild landscapes, this cultivar channels the grace of Mexican echeverias, evolving through selective cultivation into a living emblem of ethereal charm. Forms poised rosettes (5–7" wide) with elegantly recurved leaves, resembling a poised ballgown skirt. Mature specimens develop a subtle stem, elevating the rosette like a jeweled centerpiece. Young leaves blush soft peach-apricot at their heart, gently fading to misty lavender-blue at the tips. Under bright light and cool nights, margins ignite with a crimson-pink glow, while a protective silver-powder coating (farina) adds moonlit radiance. In late spring, slender coral-hued stalks emerge, dangling clusters of tangerine-orange, bell-shaped blooms—a vibrant encore to its subtle foliage.
How to care for Echeveria 'Cinderella'
Sunlight: Echeveria 'Cinderella' reveals it full magic with morning sunlight and bright afternoon shade. Direct midday exposure risks farina damage, while insufficient light softens her colors and causes elongation. An east-facing garden spot or sun-dappled windowsill creates her ideal stage.
Water: Water only after the soil has fully dried through its depth, then irrigate deeply with immediate drainage. During winter dormancy (temperatures below 50°F/10°C), reduce watering frequency significantly, ensuring the roots remain just hydrated. Preserve the farina by watering soil directly.
Temperature: Sweet Spot: 60–75°F (15–24°C) encourages vibrant hues. Below 55°F (13°C), crimson margins intensify dramatically. Brief exposure to 28°F (–2°C) is possible if soil remains parched and frost is avoided. Above 85°F (30°C), provide airflow and light shade; rosettes may tighten slightly but retain elegance.
Pot & Soil: Select a breathable terracotta pot with ample drainage, paired with an airy substrate (equal parts cactus soil, pumice, and coarse sand). Repot biennially in early spring to refresh nutrients.
Fertilizer: Supplement monthly during active growth (spring/early autumn) with quarter-strength, low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 3-6-6 formulation). Halt feeding in peak summer and winter.
Pest & Disease: Farina naturally repels pests. For occasional mealybug intrusions, dab with alcohol-soaked cotton swabs. Prevent crown rot by ensuring swift water runoff.
Propagation: Leaf propagation offers the most reliable path. Select healthy lower leaves, allow 4 days for callusing, then nestle onto dry gritty medium. Offsets emerge sparingly at maturity.
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Primary color: Peach-Lavender Gradient
Secondary color: Crimson-Edged (cool stress), Silvery Farina
Flower color: Tangerine-Orange
Product format: Rooted in 4" nursery pot
Cold hardiness zone: Zones 9b–11 (sheltered tolerance to 28°F / –2°C)
Suitability:
Filtered-light patios/balconies
East-facing windowsills
Protected rockeries (frost-free zones)
Unsuitable for: Humid terrariums
Propagation: Leaf, rare offsets
Special characteristics:
Farina-kissed elegance – Delicate powder coating enhances light diffusion.
Thermochromatic drama – Cool nights intensify crimson accents.
Graceful structure – Mature forms develop elevated, sculptural presence.
Hybrid vigor – More resilient than most powdery echeverias.
