Echeveria lilacina, commonly known as Ghost Echeveria, is a captivating succulent found naturally on the rocky heights of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Its elegant, slow-growing rosettes create an enticing visual spectacle that's won the admiration of gardeners around the world.
The rosettes of this plant can reach up to 20 cm across, comprising spoon-shaped leaves that are plump and symmetrically arranged. Their silvery-grey hue, accentuated by a powdery waxy coating, can take on a delicate blush of lilac or purple under full sun, lending the leaves a pearlescent appearance that's almost akin to alabaster.
In the transition from late winter to early spring, Echeveria lilacina blossoms with showy pale pink to coral-red flowers. These blooms emerge on relatively low, reddish arching stems, offering a delightful contrast to the foliage.
Growing Echeveria lilacina demands a balance of sunlight and moisture. Though it can endure drought, a moderate watering regimen during its active growth period helps it thrive. Its preference for porous soil and good airflow helps mitigate disease risks, while cooler autumn temperatures may intensify its foliage colours.
Though Echeveria lilacina's beauty makes it an attractive centrepiece in any garden, its cultivation doesn't push for a hard sale. Whether placed in a succulent garden, a rockery, or a container, it provides a refined and subtle elegance that appeals to both novice and seasoned horticulturists. Its gentle growth and relatively simple care requirements add to its charm, making it a graceful and unimposing addition to various landscapes.
Echeveria Lilacina plants for sale shown in 90mm pot. You will receive same 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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