Echeveria 'Green Smile' Crest is a fascinating variation of the beloved Echeveria 'Green Smile,' distinguished by its unique crested growth pattern. This succulent displays the same vibrant green, star-shaped leaves as its non-crested counterpart, but its growth habit is transformed by fasciation. Instead of forming a typical rosette, the apical meristem elongates, creating a broad, undulating, ribbon-like crest. This phenomenon, also known as cresting, results in a plant that is both visually striking and highly prized by collectors of Cristata plants.
The colors of Echeveria 'Green Smile' Crest are just as dynamic and varied as the standard form. Under bright sunlight, the leaves can develop shades of orange, yellow, and pink highlights along their edges. In certain conditions, the foliage may deepen to an almost bronze appearance with red or pink margins. These color changes, coupled with the plant's crested form, make it a standout specimen in any succulent collection.
Echeveria 'Green Smile' Crest thrives in full sun, displaying its best coloration when exposed to bright light. It is a hardy and drought-tolerant plant, making it suitable for collectors of all skill levels. Like all crested succulents, this Echeveria benefits from careful handling to preserve its unique growth pattern.
Fasciation, the cause of this crested form, can result from a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, genetic mutations, and environmental influences. This condition is rare but has been observed in over 100 plant families, adding to the allure and rarity of crested plants.
Incorporating Echeveria 'Green Smile' Crest into your garden or indoor plant display adds a touch of the extraordinary. Its combination of vibrant colors, unique form, and resilience makes it a captivating and low-maintenance addition to any plant enthusiast's collection.
Echeveria Green Smile Crested plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- 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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