Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Exotic'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Exotic' is a hybrid resulting from a cross between Echeveria laui and Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'.
Description
Echeveria 'Exotic' is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of fleshy, pale blue-green leaves heavily covered with a fine, white powder. The rosettes can grow up to 4.8 inches (12 cm) in diameter and produce offsets, forming a dense clump over time. The leaf edges show pink hues under the stress of cool weather or intense sun.
The bell-shaped flowers are pink and very pruinose outside but orange inside. In summer, they appear in clusters on arching stalks with few bracts. The stalks can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Exotic'
Light: E. 'Exotic prefers full sun to partial shade. If you move your plant outside in the spring, do it gradually. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. During the winter, when your E. 'Exotic' is inside, put it near the brightest window in your home. It will stretch if it does not have enough sunlight.
Soil: This succulent needs a potting soil mix that drains quickly. Many growers create their own mix, but commercial succulent potting mixes work well.
Temperature: This plant is a tender succulent, which means it must be brought indoors for the winter to survive. E. 'Exotic' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 °F (-1.1 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).
Watering: Provide moderate amounts of water from spring to fall. The "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for watering E. 'Exotic'. If you have saucers under the pots, empty the water briefly. Water your plant just enough to keep it from shriveling during winter.
Fertilizing: E. 'Exotic' grows well without fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Use a slow-release fertilizer in spring or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2 to 4 times more than usual and used less often than recommended.
Repotting: Repot the plant only as needed during spring or early summer when it grows actively. To repot your E. 'Exotic', ensure the soil is dry before repotting.
Propagation: Like most Echeverias, this succulent is usually propagated from leaves or offsets. Spring is the best time to take leaf cuttings and separate offsets.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria 'Exotic'
E. 'Exotic' has no reported toxic effects. It is safe for pets and humans, although it is not advisable to eat it.
Links
- Back to genus Echeveria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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