Echeveria ‘Hyalina Surprise’ is a captivating, compact hybrid succulent prized for its luminous tones and refined symmetry. Forming a neat, low rosette seldom exceeding 10 cm across, it displays smooth, spoon-shaped leaves coated in a soft, powdery farina that lends the plant a silvery-blue sheen. The base foliage is typically pale green to bluish-grey but, when grown in bright sunlight or cooler conditions, the margins and tips flush with delicate shades of pink, rose, or mauve—hence the “Surprise” in its name.
Believed to be a selected hybrid related to Echeveria hyalina, a Mexican species known for its translucent leaf texture, this cultivar inherits the fine symmetry and pastel glow characteristic of its lineage. Its subtle color shifts through the seasons make it a favourite among collectors who appreciate variation within a single plant. The leaves, lightly dusted with farina, can mark easily when touched—adding to its fragile, porcelain-like charm.
Slow-growing by nature, Echeveria ‘Hyalina Surprise’ produces occasional offsets around the base once mature, gradually forming small clusters. In late spring to summer, it may send up slender flowering stalks adorned with dainty, bell-shaped blooms in coral or salmon hues—an elegant contrast to its cool-toned foliage.
This succulent thrives in full sun to bright filtered light, where its colours are most vibrant. It prefers well-draining soil such as a coarse succulent or cactus mix, and should be watered only when the substrate is completely dry. Overwatering or poor drainage can quickly lead to root rot. Protect from frost and prolonged wet conditions; bring under cover when temperatures drop below 4 °C. Propagation is straightforward from offsets or healthy leaf cuttings, making it both a collectible and rewarding species for enthusiasts seeking compact beauty and subtle seasonal transformation.
Echeveria 'Hyalina Surprise', plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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