Echeveria longisima (Round Leaf form) is a beautiful succulent known for its closely packed rosettes of blue-green leaves with red margins, a hue that deepens at the tips when grown in bright light. Celebrated for both its ease of care and striking colouration, this particular variety of Echeveria is a sought-after addition to any garden.
This round leaf form's charm, lies in its ability to adopt a reddish hue when stressed, creating a unique and appealing appearance. Along with its clustering growth habit, offsetting freely at the base into an attractive clump, it is noted for its elegant summer flowers. These blossoms begin as coral pink at the base and shade into lemon yellow, finally transitioning into green at the tips.
In Australia, Echeveria longisima (Round Leaf form) requires a gritty, free-draining potting mix or soil, along with minimal water. To attain the best colouration, it must be grown in a bright location and be kept free from frost. Its adaptability extends to indoor growth, making it a versatile choice for landscaping, terrariums, or potting.
The plant's potential growth reaches 15 cm in height and 20 cm in width, and individual rosettes may measure up to 10 cm in diameter. The blue-green leaves, coated with a powdery, waxy substance, enable the plant to retain water in its native arid environment.
For optimal growth, this succulent should be provided with balanced fertiliser every 2-3 months during its growing season. Like many of its kin, Echeveria longisima (Round Leaf form) thrives in well-draining soil—a vital consideration during the winter months when the plant enters dormancy.
In conclusion, the round leaf form of longisima is an attractive, user-friendly succulent, well-matched to Australian conditions. Its unique appearance and minimal care needs make it a favoured option for both indoor and outdoor planting, sure to enhance the beauty of any space.
Echeveria longisima (Round Leaf form) plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images 2 onward. First image for display only. 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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