Echeveria 'Pollux' is a lovely suculent plant that forms rosettes of broad, silvery-gray leaves that can take on a slight lilac blush when exposed to bright light or direct sun. The natural wax coating on the leaves gives them a soft pastel look. The rosettes grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. Flowers are pink, orange inside, bell-shaped, and usually appear in summer on a stalk that resembles a shepherd's crook.
The watering method is very important to keep your Pollux healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
When growing Echeveria Pollux outdoors it is super important that this succulent gets enough sunlight whether it be full direct sunlight or partial sunlight, ideally both.
Use a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of spring, or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2-4 times more than normal and used less often than recommended. Use a low nitrogen mix or a cactus fertilizer. Remember that it is a lot easier to over-fertilize succulents than to under-fertilize
Free draining, porous soil is essential to prevent root rot. The most common problems seen on Echeveria Pollux plants are due to poor watering habits. When you water Echeveria Pollux plants, water only the soil and not the rosette and let the soil dry out a little between each watering.
Temperature. The Echeveria Pollux succulents thrive in warmer climates. They do well in temperatures that range between 25 and 50℉. If you live in colder climates, it's recommended that you plant your Pollux indoors.
Echeveria are popular low growing ornamental garden plants. Echeveria 'Pollux' has glorious rosettes of fleshy, overlapping leaves in a delightful purplish-grey tone. This succulent plant develops a short stem with age and can produce flowers in spring.