Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' is a charming plant that develops striking, sculptural forms as it matures, making it a wonderful addition to your collection.
Scientific Name
Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested'
Accepted Scientific Name
Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' is a form of Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills' selected for its mutated growth.
Description
Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' is an intriguing small succulent with spoon-shaped, pointed leaves densely packed along flattened stems. The leaves display a range of colors, from mauve-purple to silvery-blue and green, with vibrant pink edges that become frilly as they mature. Unlike the normal form of Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills', the crested form has smaller leaves, and each specimen has a unique and captivating shape.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested'
Light: Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Therefore, place it near the brightest window in your home. Additionally, if you plan to move the plant outside in the spring, do so gradually and avoid exposing it 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 are also suitable.
Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air. However, Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' is a tender succulent that 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°F to 50°F (-1.1°C to 10°C).
Watering: This plant prefers the "soak and dry" method during the growing season. Water deeply, then allow the soil to dry out completely 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, empty the excess water.
Fertilizing: Although it can grow well without fertilizer, Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' 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 in a container, repot the plant as needed in spring or early summer, but ensure the soil is dry before repotting. Also, always use a container with drainage holes.
Propagation: Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' can be propagated by leaves or offsets during the growing season.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested'
Echeveria shaviana 'Pink Frills Crested' has no reported toxic effects and is safe for growing around children and pets.
Links
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