Echeveria 'Cubic Frost' Crest Variegata is an extraordinary crested and variegated form of the popular hybrid Echeveria ‘Cubic Frost’, itself a cultivar bred for its chubby, twisting leaves and pastel colouration. In this rare variegated crested form, the plant abandons the classic rosette in favour of a sculptural, coral-like crest composed of dense, undulating foliage in delicate shades of cream, soft lavender, and blue-green. A generous coating of powdery farina adds a silvery sheen and helps protect the plant in high light conditions.
Unlike standard growth habits, the crested form develops along a fasciated ridge, producing a wide, fan-like shape where multiple growth points merge along a single line. This mutation results in a more compact, mound-forming structure and offers an arresting architectural appearance ideal for collectors or design-focused arrangements.
The variegation is equally captivating—some leaves may appear more cream-toned, while others carry gentle hues of lilac or green-blue. Stress from cooler weather or high light can trigger blushing tones of pink, purple, or even pale gold, enhancing the plant’s already painterly palette. Each specimen is slightly different, with no two crests forming identically, making this a highly desirable collector’s plant.
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost' Crest Variegata thrives in bright but indirect light, favouring morning sun or dappled exposure, especially in the warmer Australian climates. Good airflow and sharply draining soil are essential, as with all Echeverias, along with deep but infrequent watering to prevent root rot. Protect from heavy frost—ideal temperatures are above 5°C.
This cultivar, believed to originate from hybrid lines within Mexico, is a testament to the diversity within the Echeveria genus and an excellent choice for collectors seeking something truly sculptural and one-of-a-kind.
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost' Crest Variegata, plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same plants as those shown in images. Only 2 available. 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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