Echeveria Desert Queen (Echeveria 'Blue Waves')

Echeveria Desert Queen

The echeveria Desert Queen is well known for its wrinkled and ruffled blue-green leaves that resemble waves. Frank Reinelt created this hybrid succulent of Echeveria gibbiflora. Echeveria Desert Queen is a smaller and paler sister of Echeveria 'Blue Curls'. It is a slow-growing plant that is relatively easy to propagate, making it an ideal houseplant.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Echeveria Desert Queen

Every 3 weeks

Water

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Echeveria Desert Queen requires minimal watering, depending on environmental conditions. Water less frequently in hot or dormant periods (every 1-2 weeks), and avoid watering during peak sun in summer. Check leaf symptoms, soil moisture, and pot type to determine watering needs.

Fertilize: Most succulents, like echeveria Desert Queen, thrive in poor environments and typically do not require fertilization. If desired, a slow-release fertilizer can be added in early summer, but neglecting to fertilize is acceptable. Avoid fertilizing during dormancy to prevent nutrient damage.

Pruning: Echeveria Desert Queen features a rosette shape and vibrant foliage. Prune in early spring to enhance growth, remove dead leaves, and prevent disease. This practice encourages fresh growth and reduces legginess, promoting overall vitality and minimizing stress on the plant.

Propagation: Propagating echeveria Desert Queen can be done by leaf cuttings, typically in spring or fall. Cut a healthy leaf, place it on slightly humid soil, and ensure a temperature of 25℃ (77°F) with bright, scattered light. A bud will appear at the leaf base in 1-2 weeks.

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