Echeveria ‘Irish Mint’ Monstrose is an eye-catching succulent distinguished by its unusual, sculptural growth habit and soft, powdery blue-green tones. A rare monstrose mutation of the original Echeveria ‘Irish Mint’, this form displays naturally distorted, twisting leaves that create a rosette full of character and individuality. Each plant develops its own pattern of gentle curves, making no two specimens alike—a quality highly valued among collectors of unusual Echeveria forms.
This variety inherits the upswept, tubular leaf shape of its parent but enhances it with streaky cream variegation running through the foliage. Under bright light, the leaf edges and tips often blush pink, and in certain seasonal conditions the entire rosette can shift into warm pastel shades. These colour transitions are especially pronounced when the plant receives strong morning sun and careful, infrequent watering. Mature rosettes typically reach around 15 cm in height, forming a compact, symmetrical shape despite their delightfully irregular leaf formations. In spring, it produces graceful arching inflorescences bearing orange, bell-shaped flowers.
Caring for Echeveria ‘Irish Mint’ Monstrose is straightforward when provided with excellent drainage and abundant light. A sandy, gritty succulent mix prevents excess moisture around the roots, and watering should only occur once the substrate is completely dry. Avoid splashing water onto the leaves, as the fine farina can mark easily. In Australia’s hotter regions, light shade during the harshest part of the afternoon helps maintain colour while preventing sunburn.
Offsets and leaf cuttings can be used for propagation, although growth may be slower than non-monstrose forms. Remove spent lower leaves to keep airflow around the base, and monitor for mealybugs or aphids, which can hide in the plant’s natural folds. A light feed during the warmer months encourages steady, healthy growth and more vibrant seasonal colour.
Echeveria 'Irish Mint' Monstrose plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants to 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 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 and follow the simple care instructions included with your order.
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