Echeveria 'Peach Pride'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Peach Pride'

Scientific Classification

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

Origin

Echeveria 'Peach Pride' is a hybrid of unknown origin and parentage.

Description

Echeveria 'Peach Pride' is a beautiful succulent that forms that forms small, compact rosettes of pale bluish-green leaves. As the plant grows, it produces offsets freely, creating a dense cluster with the central rosette becoming the largest and most dominant. The rosettes develop a short stem with age. The leaves are covered with a fine, waxy bloom. They take on peach hues when the plant is stressed, which is how the hybrid name originated.

In the spring, Echeveria 'Peach Pride' produces leafy stalks with arching clusters of pinkish-orange, bell-shaped flowers.

How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Peach Pride'

Light: Echeveria 'Peach Pride' 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 for succulents will work fine.

Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air, but Echeveria 'Peach Pride' 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: During the growing season, the "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for this plant. 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, the plant 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 'Peach Pride' can be propagated in the spring by leaves or offsets.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Toxicity of Echeveria 'Peach Pride'

Echeveria 'Peach Pride' has no reported toxic effects and is safe for growing around children and pets.

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