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Echeveria 'Big Surprise' lives up to its name with bold, colorful rosettes that shift in hue depending on light and temperature, displaying a dynamic blend of pinks, purples, greens, and blues. This eye-catching succulent forms large, symmetrical rosettes with thick, fleshy leaves that create a striking focal point in any container, rock garden, or succulent arrangement. When given ample sunlight, its vibrant colors become even more intense, offering a stunning display year-round. Easy to care for, 'Big Surprise' thrives in well-draining soil with bright light and minimal water, making it an ideal choice for both novice growers and seasoned collectors who want a vivid, ever-changing accent in their plant collection.
Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.
Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Pink
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Maximum Rosette Size
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Lots of Offsets
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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