Echeveria cv. Blue Apple/ Blue Elf (4 inch)

-About Echeveria cv. Blue Apple-

Echeveria cv. Blue Apple, also named x Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'. The leaves are slender, and the tip of the leaf is slanted and pointed, which is easy to turn red. It blooms yellow flowers many times a year, so the Echeveria type is commonly called "Happy Plant".

-How to care for Echeveria cv. Blue Apple-

Sun/Location: Like other soft succulents, Echeveria cv. Blue Apple requires indirect bright sunlight to maintain its color and shape form. It can be placed outdoors in spring and fall to get full sunlight. Shade is required in summer to avoid sunburn. In winter, protection from frost is needed.

Soil/Pot: Well-draining potting soil and planter pot with drainage holes is the key to caring for succulents. Adding perlite and gritty to your cactus soil can improve drainage and prevent overwatering. Click here to learn how to make succulent soil by yourself.

Watering: Succulents require little watering but don't like to sit in wet soil. The best way of watering is the "soak and dry" method. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Cutting back on watering in winter.

-More Information-

Primary color: green
Secondary color: red
Bloom color: yellow
Cold hardiness: zone 9a-11b (from 20F to 50F)
Product format: 4" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe

We pack all shipments by hand. 

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

Unfortunately, shipping is not available to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. The transit time is too long, and the plants would be dead on arrival.

Due to numerous factors beyond our control, free shipping to Hawaii is not an option. And, we can no longer guarantee orders going to Hawaii that get delayed by more than 4 in-transit days.  The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. Thank you for your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!