The Echeveria 'Gusto' is a captivating succulent that emanates an understated elegance, captivating horticultural enthusiasts with its unique structure and striking colours. Native to the cradle of many succulents, the semideserts of Mexico and Central America, this succulent brings an exotic touch of nature into your indoor or outdoor space. With its stunning rosette form and its clustering habit, this plant exudes a contemporary feel, offering a distinctive appeal for both traditional and modern settings.
As part of the Crassulaceae family, a family known for its water-storing abilities, the Echeveria 'Gusto' embodies the inherent resilience and charm of this family. Its compact rosettes grow to about 10 cm in diameter, showcasing a canvas of blue-green to blue-grey leaves. The leaves are fleshy, featuring pointed tips that are subtly tinged with a pink hue. This pink intensifies as the plant receives more sunlight, adding a dynamic element to its visual allure.
The 'Gusto' isn't just about its leafy splendour. Come summer, the plant puts on a delightful display of orange, bell-shaped flowers that sprout on short stems. This splash of color provides a delightful contrast to the cool tones of its foliage, offering an enchanting spectacle for any plant lover.
As for hardiness, in the Australian climate context, Echeveria 'Gusto' would thrive in zones where the temperatures range from about -4 °C to +10 °C. This hardy succulent is a testament to nature's ability to adapt, and its ability to thrive in various conditions makes it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
While it certainly stands out as a standalone piece, the Echeveria 'Gusto' can also seamlessly blend into a succulent garden, creating a harmonious balance of textures and colors. This succulent lends itself perfectly to various styles of indoor or outdoor settings. Offering an array of fascinating characteristics and easy care requirements, the Echeveria 'Gusto' is sure to become a prized addition to any plant collection.
Echeveria 'Gusto' plants with pups 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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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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