Echeveria 'Dusty Rose'

Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' gets its name from the shape of its leaves, which resemble a rose. Furthermore, the plant's faint pink tint appears to be covered in fine dust. It has one of the most striking shapes of any Echeveria, making it easy to identify. When exposed to sunlight, this succulent develops rose and magenta hues.

Scientific classification

Genus

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

Violet

Leaf Color

Pink

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Echeveria 'Dusty Rose'

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Echeveria 'Dusty Rose' thrives in arid conditions, storing water in its succulent leaves. It requires infrequent watering, approximately once every three weeks. As an evergreen plant for indoor settings, echeveria 'Dusty Rose' benefits from stable temperatures, minimizing the risk of root rot from overwatering or cold exposure.

Fertilize: Most succulent plants, like echeveria 'Dusty Rose', thrive in poor conditions and generally do not require fertilization. A small amount of slow-release fertilizer can be added in early summer, but avoid fertilizing during dormancy to prevent nutrient damage.

Pruning: To maintain the shape of echeveria 'Dusty Rose', prune redundant or dense branches in spring and fall using tools like knives and scissors. For propagation, cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the wound, and plant after it heals in slightly moist soil.

Propagation: Propagation of echeveria 'Dusty Rose' is often done using leaf cuttings rather than seeds, which are hard to germinate. Healthy leaves should be placed on slightly humid soil in spring or fall, with optimal conditions of 25℃ (77℉) and bright, scattered light for bud development in one to two weeks.

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