Echeveria 'Blue Curls', a hybrid of Echeveria gibbiflora produced by Frank Reinelt, is the sister of 'echeveria 'Blue Curls' .' This succulent's rosette is blue and wavy, with a pink outer circular pattern of leaves. This plant grows larger and wavier as it matures, making it an excellent ground cover suitable for cultivation in any rock or desert garden.
Water:
Echeveria 'Blue Curls' flourishes in arid climates with excellent drought tolerance. It requires minimal watering, only once every three weeks, and is an evergreen succulent that stores water in its leaves, making it perfect for indoor containers with controlled humidity.
Fertilize:
Fertilize echeveria 'Blue Curls' monthly with half-strength succulent-specific food during active growth in spring and summer. Suspend fertilization in fall and winter. Always apply to moist soil to enhance nutrient absorption and prevent root damage, using liquid fertilizer for precise dosage and distribution.
Pruning:
Prune echeveria 'Blue Curls' in spring and fall to maintain its shape, removing dense or redundant branches. Use knives or scissors for pruning. To propagate echeveria 'Blue Curls' , cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the wound, and plant in slightly wet soil after healing.
Propagation:
Propagation of echeveria 'Blue Curls' is commonly done through leaf cuttings in spring and fall. Cut a healthy leaf, place it on slightly humid soil at 25℃ (77℉) with bright, scattered light. Within one to two weeks, a bud will emerge at the leaf base.
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