Echeveria 'Minibelle'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Minibelle'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Origin

Echeveria 'Minibelle' is a hybrid of unknown parentage that was probably created by Ed Hummel.

Description

Echeveria 'Minibelle' is a stunning shrubby succulent with branches that bear rosettes of silvery-green leaves with red margins and tips. It can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, while the rosettes can reach a diameter of up to 3.6 inches (9 cm). When exposed to strong sunlight or cold temperatures, the leaves take on a brilliant shade of terracotta red.

In summer, bell-shaped, coral-colored flowers arise on multiple arching stalks that can grow up to 10 inches (25 cm) long.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °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.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Forms

Echeveria 'Minibelle Cristata'

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