Echeveria 'Blue Bird' Monstrose
Echeveria 'Blue Bird' Monstrose is a rare and captivating succulent prized for its unusual growth habit and ethereal colouring. A crested, or monstrose, form of the popular Echeveria 'Blue Bird', this variety is thought to have originated from a hybrid between Echeveria colorata and Echeveria desmetiana. Unlike the standard form, the monstrose cultivar produces sculptural, often contorted rosettes where the symmetry is replaced with unpredictable curves and folds, giving each plant a one-of-a-kind appearance.
Its fleshy, powdery leaves are a striking blue-grey, often with pink to red tones emerging under cool conditions or when grown in full sun. This glaucous coating not only adds to its beauty but also helps protect the plant from intense sunlight. In the warmer months, mature specimens may produce tall, arching flower stalks bearing small bell-shaped blooms in shades of pinkish-orange.
Echeveria 'Blue Bird' Monstrose thrives in bright light and benefits from a few hours of direct sun, particularly in cooler climates. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered only when the soil is dry to the touch. Overwatering should be avoided, especially in winter. While drought-tolerant once established, this succulent should be protected from frost and prolonged wet conditions.
Rosettes can grow to around 10–15 cm in diameter, making it suitable for both compact container displays and decorative rockeries. Its unpredictable, artistic form makes it especially appealing to collectors and succulent enthusiasts alike.
Echeveria 'Blue Bird' Monstrose 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.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
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