Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Lilac Dream'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Lilac Dream' is a hybrid of Echeveria lilacina and unknown Echeveria species noted as the sister seedling to Echeveria 'Lucinda' created by Jocelyn Ainsworth.
Description
Echeveria 'Lilac Dream' is an attractive succulent that forms symmetrical rosettes of thick, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. The leaf color varies depending on the growing conditions, from bluish-grey-green to silvery-grey, often with a lilac flush. The rosettes can grow up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter and offset freely to form a cluster.
The reddish-orange flowers appear on arching racemes at the top of reddish stems.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Lilac Dream'
Soil: Echeverias need a potting soil mix that drains quickly. Many growers will create their own mix. However, commercial cactus and succulent potting soil will work fine.
Light: These succulents prefer full sun to partial shade. However, avoid drastic sunlight changes and full afternoon sun, especially in summer. During the winter, when your succulents are inside, put them near the brightest window in your home.
Hardiness: Echeveria 'Lilac Dream' can withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C), USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b.
Watering: When and how to water is crucial to Echeveria care. They do not like to be kept too wet, but they also do not like to be too dry. Therefore, the "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for watering Echeverias.
Fertilizing: Echeverias grow well without fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients.
Repotting: Repot when needed in the spring or early summer.
Propagation: Echeverias are one of the easiest succulents to propagate. They are usually propagated from offsets or leaves but can also be grown from stem cuttings and seeds.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria 'Lilac Dream'
Echeverias are safe around pets and humans, although it is not advisable to eat them.
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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