Mexican Giant Echeveria

October 30, 2024 Post a Comment

Mexican giant echeveria

Plant in full sun to bright light in a well-drained soil. Irrigate gently or preferably from the side or below and avoid touching, to avoid removing the white coating on the leaves. We have not had this plant outdoors through a cold winter but suggest that it be protected from frost so not to mar its foliage.

How big does echeveria Mexican Giant get?

Echeveria Mexican giant is a stunning succulent. He is a much bigger succulent growing to approx 30 cm in diameter and has grayish white plump leaves that will change colour during the cooler months to a pinkish colour.

How do you propagate echeveria Mexican giant?

Leaf propagation is not possible with Echeveria Mexican Giant. Even if leaves are taken off, they will not grow a new plant.

What are the largest echeveria varieties?

Echeveria gibbiflora is the largest of all echeveria species, and one of the parent plants of the majority of the large, cabbage-head echeveria hybrids we've come to know so well.

How long will an Echeveria live?

The lifespan of an Echeveria plant can range anywhere from 3 years to several decades depending on the variety, care, and growing conditions.

How big does a Mexican giant succulent get?

Echeveria colorata 'Mexican Giant' is a form from Mexico selected for its large, white leaves. A highly prized collectors plant it offsets only slowly with age and is therefore rare in cultivation. The central rosette can reach astonishing sizes of 40-50cm across, a true king in the Echeveria world.

Does Echeveria need sun or shade?

It is critical that you place your echeveria in a window where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day. Without extended, direct light, your plant will begin to stretch and lose its attractive, compact form.

Can Echeveria take full sun?

Like they're used to in their native growing grounds, Echeveria like full sun. However, try to avoid these two things: drastic sunlight changes and summer afternoon full sun. Dramatic changes in lighting can stress plants out. If you are moving your plants outside in the spring, do it gradually.

Can I cut the top off my Echeveria?

Using these fabulous scissors, I cut off the tops of the Echeveria and the Crassula perforatas. You'll need to let the cuttings dry for at least a day before you replant them to prevent rot. I recommend making all the cuts you need so that you can plant everything at the same time the next day.

Why is it illegal to propagate some succulents?

So basically a patent succulent prohibits the asexual propagation which means that you cannot do a

Can you put succulent cuttings straight into soil?

After the cutting has been taken it cannot be planted in the soil right away. Set the cutting aside in a dry location for 24 hours to let the 'injured' stem of the cutting callous over. After 24 hours, the stem should be healed and not look 'wet' in any areas. The cutting is now ready to be planted.

How do you stop Echeveria from getting leggy?

Your echeverias and aeoniums are growing leggy because of poor light levels. They need somewhere warm, with lots of direct sunlight; too little and they wander to find more. You may be cutting them back too hard and discarding the bit you should keep, which is the top half of the plant.

What is the hardest succulent to take care of?

Hybrid Succulents Compton Carousels and Silver Prince are drop-dead gorgeous succulents, but they are some of the most difficult plants to care for.

What is the most beautiful echeveria?

Echeveria perle von Nurnberg is undoubtedly the most famous type of echeveria plant characterized by a single rosette of paddle-like, pastel leaves. In low light conditions, its leaves appear grayish but turn bright pink & purple in full and direct sun.

What is the fastest growing echeveria?

Echeveria Prolifica must be the fastest growing Echeveria we have ever encountered and it certainly lives up to its name. The individual rosettes do not grow very big (only about 5-8cms) but they multiply at an incredibly fast pace. The original rosette grows multiple pups which will then start growing their own etc.

What temperature is too hot for echeveria?

Temperatures lower than 40°F or higher than 90°F are never recommended. In summer, the combination of high temperatures and full sun exposure can cause sunburn for your succulents, damaging both the leaves and the root systems.

What temperature is too cold for echeveria?

How cold hardy is Echeveria? Echeveria should tolerate temperatures down to the freezing point (0C/32F) but once frost starts settling, Echeveria can get burn marks on leaves in mild frosts, but when it freezes over, it will almost certainly die.

Can echeveria stay outside in winter?

Some succulents, such as Echeveria, Crassula, and Aloe will need frost protection when the temp drops below 45 Fahrenheit degrees. Most of the others can survive when the temp is above 40 Fahrenheit degrees. Regardless of genus, you should never put your succulents in freezing temperature.

Do succulents need bigger pots as they grow?

The ideal pot size for succulents should be about 10% wider than the plant itself. If you are looking at shallow or deep pots, always choose the shallow pot. The depth of the pot should be 10% bigger than the plant.

Does Echeveria like being crowded?

While Echeveria does not like to have a lot of excess space around its roots, it also does not like to be completely root-bound. When the roots are overcrowded in the pot, they can become damaged and die. Furthermore, when the plant outgrows its pot, it will use up all the nutrients in the soil, and this can kill it.