Echeveria 'Benimusume' is a stunning succulent that captures the eye with its vibrant, colour-changing leaves. Originating as an Echeveria agavoides hybrid, this plant forms dense rosettes up to 20 cm across, showcasing fleshy, green leaves adorned with a vivid red to dark red tip and margins. During colder months, the foliage can deepen to a rich, dark red, adding seasonal interest to your garden or indoor collection.
Cultivation and Care Echeveria 'Benimusume' thrives under specific conditions. It prefers locations with full sun to partial shade. Direct morning sunlight is beneficial, but it's crucial to protect the plant from harsh afternoon rays to prevent leaf burn. This succulent is best suited to environments within USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9b to 11b (-3.9°C to 10°C), requiring indoor protection during colder winters.
For optimal growth, use a well-draining potting mix designed for succulents. The plant performs well in both homemade and commercial succulent soil mixes, ensuring quick drainage to prevent root rot. Watering should follow the "soak and dry" method, providing moisture when the soil has completely dried out, typically more frequent in spring and summer and reduced in winter.
Seasonal Highlights Echeveria 'Benimusume' is not only cherished for its foliage but also for its striking floral display. In summer, it produces arching stalks bearing clusters of bell-shaped flowers, transitioning from coral pink to yellow. This feature makes it a perfect choice for adding a splash of colour to rockeries or as a standalone feature in decorative pots.
Propagation and Maintenance Propagating Echeveria 'Benimusume' is straightforward—most commonly done through leaf cuttings or offsets in spring. Ensure the plant is in its active growing phase for best results. When repotting, typically necessary every few years to refresh the soil or accommodate growth, do so in the dry soil of spring or early summer.
This succulent is a low-maintenance yet visually appealing addition to any succulent collection or garden setup. With its dramatic colour shifts and easy care, Echeveria 'Benimusume' is ideal for enthusiasts looking to enhance their garden's aesthetic or diversify their indoor plant collection.
Echeveria Benimusume multi head plants 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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