About Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch)
Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch), a succulent of the genus Echeveria in the family Crassulaceae, is a hybrid succulent plant whose leaves are closely arranged and spoon-shaped. The leaves are blooming like the petals of a lotus, which is smooth and delicate. The usual color is mostly green. It is a flowering succulent with yellow, star-shaped flowers that usually open in spring. Its flowering period is short, only a few days, so take the time to appreciate its beauty.
How to care for Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch)
Soil: Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice is very important to use fertile and breathable soil. You can use peat, perlite, and vermiculite blends. To prevent root decay, the proportion of granular soil should be appropriately higher, generally more than 50%.
Watering: The succulent is not necessary to water it frequently. Watering every half month is enough. When watering, avoid water accumulation on the leaves to avoid rot. It can be given enough water during the growing season in spring and autumn, and the soil can be watered once when it is close to dry. In hot summer, it is essential to pay attention to water control. When you notice wrinkling of the leaves, choose a cool weather to water and ensure proper ventilation.
Sun: As a soft succulent, Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice needs sufficient light in spring and autumn and proper shade in summer. Move Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch) indoors if it rains a lot.
Temperature: Its growth temperature of it is best controlled at about 68°F. The growth and color of the plant can be affected if the temperature is not within the optimal range. Keep the temperature above 37.4°F in the winter to avoid frostbite. Summer is its dormant season; try to keep it away from the heat.
Fertilizer: Fertilizer is not essential for Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice. However, if you like, you can apply a diluted fertilizer when they are in their active growth phase.
Pest control: Pests and diseases do not bother Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice. It is important to be cautious of pests such as mealybugs and aphids, as they can infest and harm your beloved succulent plants.
Propagation: The main breeding methods for Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch) include leaf cutting, branching, and sowing. The fastest way to reproduce is through branching. After Echeveria Elegans Raspberry Ice (4 inch) is grown in a group, the small heads of the group can be separated.
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Primary color: blue/white
Secondary color: pink
Cold hardiness: 10
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, window
Propagation: leaf, cutting, beheading