Blue echeveria - Echeveria secunda (Care, Characteristics, Symbolism, Images)

Blue echeveria

The blue echeveria is a small succulent with a blue tint to its leaves. It is popular as a low-maintenance windowsill plant. The blue echeveria is naive to South and Central America where it and related species are critical to the life cycles of many butterflies.

Scientific classification

Species

Blue echeveria (Echeveria secunda)

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent, Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Early summer, Mid winter, Late winter

Bloom Time

15 cm to 60 cm

Plant Height

7 cm to 20 cm

Spread

Green, Gray, Silver

Leaf Color

Green

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red, Purple, Gold

Flower Color

Blue

Stem Color

Summer dormancy

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Blue echeveria

Distribution of Blue echeveria

Distribution Map

Blue echeveria is native to Mexico, where it grows naturally on rock outcroppings. This plant is also widely used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has been introduced as an escapee from cultivation in the Dominican Republic, New Zealand, and Vietnam.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Rocky outcrops, slopes of volcanic rock

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Culture

Garden Use

Blue echeveria is a succulent often used as an indoor plant or outdoor xeric landscape plant. This succulent prefers dryer conditions, is drought tolerant, and needs well-draining soils in order to thrive. Easily propagated by leaves or offsets, when given the right conditions this plant will fill out a desert landscape beautifully.

Symbolism

Beloved, touching

Interesting Facts

A cluster of blue echeveria is like a bride's bouquet, and a single plant is delicate and lovely. Blue echeveria blooms like a string of small bells, fresh and elegant. The blue echeveria leaf color varies from light green to blue-green depending on the light intensity.

Name Story

Blue echeveria: As a succulent plant, it has a water lily shape and a rare soft blue-green colored appearance, which undoubtedly makes it one of the most popular succulent plants. It is also because of its unique color, it is often called blue echeveria.

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Quickly Identify Blue echeveria

Compact rosettes under 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.

Bicolored flowers with yellow petals and red base on 12-inch (30 cm) stems.

Lantern-shaped flowers with vibrant yellow petals and striking red calyces.

Dry, dehiscent capsules with inconspicuous seeds for wind dispersal.

Evergreen leaves with blue-green color and powdery coating known as farina.

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Care Guide for Blue echeveria

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Originating from arid regions, blue echeveria is drought-tolerant, needing minimal watering every three weeks. As an evergreen, it retains foliage year-round and thrives in well-draining soil, making it ideal for indoor cultivation with modest water requirements.

Fertilize: For blue echeveria, fertilize with 'Succulents and Cacti Food' monthly at quarter strength during the growing season (spring-summer), and bi-monthly or not at all in winter. Ensure good drainage and apply to moist soil to prevent root burn and enhance growth and blooms.

Pruning: Large succulent plants like blue echeveria may require pruning in spring and fall to maintain shape by removing dense or redundant branches. For propagation, cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the wound, and plant in slightly wet soil after healing.

Propagation: Blue echeveria is a rosette-forming perennial succulent known for its glaucous leaves. To propagate, twist off a healthy leaf, let it callous, then place it in well-draining soil or water. Ensure indirect light and minimal watering to avoid rot for optimal results.

Repotting: Repot blue echeveria every two years to support its growth. Spring is ideal for repotting, using a slightly larger pot for better breathability to prevent root rot. After repotting, place blue echeveria in bright light and limit watering until new growth appears.

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