Echeveria lilacina - Ghost Echeveria

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Ghost Echeveria (E. lilacina) (Kimnach & Moran): A favorite for its open rosette shape and distinctive lilac grey coloration. Its native habitats in Mexico are sheer cliff faces that get very little water. Despite extreme heat and drought, it can grow into a 7.0" wide, solitary rosette in these inhospitable conditions.

The leaves of this low, open rosette are spoon-shaped and widen near the tips. A thick, powdery coating of farina give the leaves a porcelain-like appearance. Early each spring, a rosette can produce 6.0" tall bloom stalk from which hang delicate, pale pink flowers that beautifully complement the lilac rosette.

Ghost Echeveria is a dependable grower, either in-ground or potted. If growing indoors, place it near a sunny window to maintain a compact rosette shape. It can tolerate extended drought and light frosts, but be sure it has excellent drainage and protection from heavy rains. Though they are reluctant to produce new offsets, they re-grow readily through leaf propagation.

Full Echeveria Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

White

All Seasonal Colors

Silver

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

Under 3"

Maximum Rosette Size

7"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Rosette

Seasonality

Peak Color in Summer

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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