Echeveria’Celestia ' is an attractive , small plant that is easy to grow and displays beautiful colouration that changes depending on the time of year and grow conditions .
Echeveria’Celestia '
Echeveria agavoides’Celestia '
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
household : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
The origin ofEcheveria’Celestia ' is unidentified . It is intend to be a selection ofEcheveria agavoides’Romeo’with thinner and more pointed leave . However , without peak to support its categorization as a cultivar of Echeveria agavoides , it is more appropriate to refer to it as Echeveria ' Celestia ' . The typical leafage shape suggests that it may have intercrossed influences rather than being a cultivar .
Echeveria’Celestia ' , also sold asEcheveriaagavoides’Celestia ' , is a adorable smallsucculentthat form a dense , usuallysolitaryrosette of gray - purpleness , narrowly ovoid leafage with crimson edge and a rigid , spiny point . Therosettecan grow up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) in diam . Cooler temperatures raise the vibrancy of the foliage color .
Plant nursery, Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Giromagi. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
To appointment , flowering has not been observed .
Light : Echeveria’Celestia ' requires full sunshine to fond shade for optimum growth . Therefore , place it near the brightest window in your dwelling house . In addition , if you are move the plant outdoors in bounce , do it gradually and avoid exposure to acute good afternoon sun .
Soil : Having soil that drains quick is most important for growing a healthy succulent . While many growers prefer tocreate their own soil mix , commercial soil mixes for succulent will work on very well .
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : High temperature are not a problem as long as there is plentifulness of fresh air , butEcheveria’Celestia ' is a tender succulent and must be bring indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures . It grow best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° snow ) .
lacrimation : This plant opt the " soak and dry " method acting during the growing time of year . weewee deep and then let the soil completely dry out before watering again . Water sparingly during the wintertime , only enough to keep the flora from wither . Above all , if you have a saucer under the kitty , do not forget to empty the excess weewee .
Fertilizing : Although it can grow well without fertilizer , Echeveria’Celestia ' may do good from excess nutrient . Feed only during the growing time of year and habituate a water - soluble plant food diluted to half the recommend metier .
Private collection, Leiria, Portugal. Photo by Filipa Gameiro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
repot : If mature it in a container , repot as needed in spring or early summer , but guarantee the soil is ironical before you come out . Also , always utilize a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : Echeveria’Celestia ' can be propagated by leaf or offset during the growing season .
pick up more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
Echeveria’Celestia ' has no report toxic effects and is secure for growing around child andpets .
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