Echeveria 'Cream Puff' is a distinctive and easy-to-care-for succulent that is an ideal choice for small spaces.
Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Cream Puff'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria 'Choux Cream'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Cream Puff' is a Korean hybrid of unknown parentage.
Description
Echeveria 'Cream Puff', also known as Echeveria 'Choux Cream', is a unique succulent that forms compact, short-stemmed rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves with a distinctive shape. The rosettes can reach about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. As the plant matures, it produces offsets around the base, creating a dense clump. The leaves are coated with a delicate, waxy bloom and usually have pink tips. Their color changes depending on the season and growing condition, ranging from gray-green to yellowish and light pink. The upper surface of the leaves is flat, while the lower surface has a broad protrusion in the middle.
Flowering has not been observed to date.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Cream Puff'
Light: Echeveria 'Cream Puff' requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Therefore, place it near the brightest window in your home. In addition, if you are moving the plant outside in spring, do it gradually and avoid exposure to intense afternoon sun.
Soil: Having soil that drains quickly is most important for growing a healthy succulent. While many growers prefer to create their own soil mix, commercial soil mixes for succulents will work fine.
Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air, but Echeveria 'Cream Puff' is a tender succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: This plant prefers the "soak and dry" method during the growing season. Water deeply and then let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Water sparingly during the winter, only enough to keep the plant from shriveling. Above all, if you have a saucer under the pot, do not forget to empty the excess water.
Fertilizing: Although it can grow well without fertilizer, Echeveria 'Cream Puff' may benefit from extra nutrients. Feed only during the growing season and use a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
Repotting: If growing it in a container, repot as needed in spring or early summer, but ensure the soil is dry before you start. Also, always use a container with drainage holes.
Propagation: Echeveria 'Cream Puff' can be propagated by leaves or offsets during the growing season.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria 'Cream Puff'
Echeveria 'Cream Puff' has no reported toxic effects and is safe for growing around children and pets.
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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