About Echeveria 'Selene Spumante'
Echeveria 'Selene Spumante' features a stunning rosette of smooth, spoon-shaped leaves with a serene, pale mint-green base. What sets this variety apart is the distinct farina white line—a crisp, chalky accumulation of natural wax that highlights the sharp edges of every leaf. When "stressed" by sunlight or cool nights, Echeveria 'Selene Spumante' performs a beautiful color shift, as the leaf tips and margins blush into soft pinks and deep, sunrise reds, all while maintaining that striking white outline.
How to Care for Echeveria 'Selene Spumante'
Sun/Location: To maintain the "white line" and vibrant stress colors, this Echeveria needs at least 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily. A south-facing window or a bright balcony is ideal. If the plant is kept in too much shade, the white lines may fade, and the rosette will lose its compact, symmetrical shape.
Soil/Pot: Like all premium Echeverias, Echeveria 'Selene Spumante' requires excellent drainage to thrive. Use a gritty cactus mix (50-70% perlite or pumice). Always plant in a container with a drainage hole to prevent water from sitting around the roots, which can lead to rot and the loss of its protective farina coating.
Watering: Use the soak-and-dry method. Only water when the soil is completely dry from top to bottom. Pro Tip: We highly recommend bottom watering for this variety. By placing the pot in a tray of water, you allow the roots to drink without getting water on the leaves, which preserves the delicate farina white lines and prevents "fingerprint" smudges.
More Information
Primary color: Pale mint green
Secondary color: Bright pink / Red
Cold hardiness: Zone 9b - 11b (Protect from freezing)
Product format: 2'' pot
Suitability: Collector shelves, bright windowsills, mixed succulent bowls
Propagation: Leaf cuttings, Offsets
Special characteristic: Distinct white farina margins; Pet safe
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!!!
