Echeveria Giant Blue Curls

Echeveria Giant Blue Curls Care

Echeveria 'Giant Blue Curls'

What is the plant

Echeveria 'Giant Blue Curls' is a fast-growing succulent hybrid of the Echeveria family, and its origin remains unknown. There is an opinion that the variety was created by the famous breeder Harry Butterfield or Frank Reinelt, but it is impossible to verify this statement. The plant is popular in many countries because it has a beautiful appearance and pleasant colors.

Echeveria 'Giant Blue Curls' can be easily identified by the rosette arrangement of the leaves, which have a green-blue color with pink edges. The leaves are covered with powder that protects them from the sun, curl inwards and along the edges and become more expressive as the plant matures.

Orange flowers that grow on a low stem, bloom in the spring, have the shape of small bells, and one rosette can grow 2-3 stems at the same time, the flowers on which are stored for up to 30 days.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

12°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water 2-3 times a week in the warm season and 2-3 times a month in the cold season. Before watering, the top layer of the soil must be completely dry.
Pruning
Gently remove wilted and diseased leaves from time to time.
Fertilizer
Use a slow-release fertilizer once a season or a balanced liquid fertilizer once a week.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Provide the plant with full sunlight or light shade because insufficient light can cause problems with growth.
Soil
A well-drained potting mix for cacti or succulents with equal parts sand and perlite is best.
Propagation
During the growing season, cut off the leaf or stem stock with a sharp, disinfected blade, place it in well-drained soil, and cover it.

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Temperature
The best temperature for the plant is 65-70˚F (18-21°C) in summer and 55-65˚F (12-18 °C) in winter. However, the plant cannot withstand temperatures below 50˚F (10°C) in winter.
Container
Any container with drainage holes will do.
Fun fact
The peculiarity of the succulent is that it is not intended for the room because there, it cannot get enough lighting and the appropriate temperature, as well as a special color.