Echeveria 'Mexican Giant'

Echeveria 'Mexican Giant' its common name, botanically known as Echeveria colorata 'Mexican Giant' is a stunning succulent that can add a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. This slow-growing plant forms stemless rosettes of upright, arching, and fleshy leaves that can reach up to 50cm in diameter. The leaves are covered with a powdery-white waxy coating of farina that gives them a striking appearance, ranging in color from white to pinky/light purple. The older leaves often have a pink blush, adding to the plant's overall beauty.

In late winter or spring, Echeveria 'Mexican Giant' produces flower stems that can grow up to 50 cm tall, carrying small, coral-colored, bell-shaped flowers. These thin flowers are salmon to orange on the exterior with red-coral interiors. The plant's appearance can change depending on sun-exposure, with its leaves turning reddish on the tips in response to sunlight.

Mexican Giant is easy to cultivate, but it does require some attention. It prefers light shade and does not like temperatures below 10 °C, making it ideal for mild climates. or indoor spaces. The soil should be well-draining, and watering should be done regularly during the growing season from spring through autumn, checking that the soil is completely dry before watering again. In winter, you should stop watering to allow the plant to enter dormancy. Fertilizing can be done once a month during the growing season with specific fertilizers for cacti. Repotting should be done early in the growing season with fresh new potting soil, and dead leaves should be removed to prevent a haven for pets.

Propagation of Echeveria 'Mexican Giant' can be done from leaf cuttings during spring. Remove the leaves from the stem so the whole leaf remains intact and undamaged especially where they connect with the stem, let them dry, and then place them lying flat on a mixture of sand, soil, and pumice or or other propagation medium. Keep the medium moist but not wet and wait for roots and new leaves to form, at which stage they can be planted in pots.

Native to South Mexico, Echeveria colorata f. ‘Mexican Giant’ is one of the biggest succulents belonging to the Crassulaceae botanical family. Its striking appearance and ease of cultivation make it a popular choice for gardeners and succulent enthusiasts alike. With its stunning white, pinky/light purple leaves, and coral-colored flowers, it's no wonder the Mexican Giant Echeveria is so highly sought after.

Echeveria 'Mexican Giant' 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. Most recent plants shown first.

Please note: Echeveria Mexican Giant has a beautiful coating of farina. During handling and packing some of this will rub off especially on the outer edges. We will try to minimize as much as possible and it will grow back with time.