Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Blue Waves'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria 'Desert Queen'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Description
Echeveria 'Blue Waves' is a low-growing succulent that forms dense rosettes of thick fleshy leaves with wavy margins. It is a little less blue than its sibling, Echeveria 'Blue Curls', without as much red on the margins.
The flower stalks are quite tall compared to the height of the rosettes, each branching out into multiple branches. The flowers are reddish-orange, bell-shaped, and appear in summer.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Most common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeverias are susceptible to mealy bugs. Finally, as with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide.
Most Echeverias can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although some are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in potting soil for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Origin
Echeveria 'Blue Waves' is a hybrid noted as the sister seedling to another well-known hybrid Echeveria 'Blue Curls'. It is presumed to be an Echeveria gibbiflora hybrid created by Frank Reinelt. EC descriptions of E. 'Blue Curls' and E. 'Blue Waves' suggest that the names are used inversely in Europe. So, it is unknown what the correct use would be.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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