Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated Crest, is a strikingly unique succulent that offers an array of vibrant colors and intriguing textures. This crested form showcases a fascinating mutation where a series of rosettes spread out in a fan-like formation from the widened base of the stem. Originating from the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated Crest features elongated, plump leaves adorned with a glaucous blue-green hue and creamy variegation. Under optimal lighting, the leaf margins blush with shades of pink, transitioning to deeper reds and pinks under cold stress, creating a captivating visual display.
The fan-like arrangement of rosettes in Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated Crest enhances its aesthetic appeal and highlights its remarkable adaptability. The leaves, relatively thin and curled, taper to pointed tips, and are densely packed in each rosette. When thriving, the crest maintains a compact, sculptural form, with the leaf edges turning a vivid red, adding to its dynamic beauty.
Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated Crest flourishes in full sun during winter, spring, and autumn, which helps to accentuate its reddish hues. However, it is essential to protect the plant from Australia's intense summer sun by providing some afternoon shade. This succulent prefers soil that is 70-80% dry between watering sessions. During the rainy season, it's crucial to shield it from prolonged wetness to prevent leaf rot.
All in all, Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated Crest is a dynamic and hardy succulent that responds beautifully to its environment. Its unique fan-like arrangement of rosettes and vibrant colors make it an engaging addition to any garden or indoor plant collection, offering both seasoned succulent enthusiasts and beginners a plant that is as intriguing as it is beautiful.
Echeveria 'Luella' Variegated crested plant for sale shown in 90mm pot. You will receive same plant as shown in images.
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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