Description of Echeveria Mix Cactus Seeds (Echeveria spp.)
At Arcade Mendel , we offer a selection of seeds that allow gardeners and collectors to grow beautiful ornamental succulents. Echeveria Mix ( Echeveria spp. ) is a mix of different varieties of Echeveria, known for their compact rosettes and fleshy leaves that vary in a wide range of colors and shapes. It is ideal for those looking for a hardy, easy-care plant that will add a decorative touch to rock gardens, pots, terrariums and succulent collections.
Quantity for the Value: 20 Seeds
Packaging: We work with the best German, Spanish, Dutch and Chilean seed suppliers, which allows us to offer you Echeveria Mix seeds harvested and packaged in 2024, guaranteeing their freshness and a high percentage of germination.
Varieties Included:
- Echeveria elegans : Known for its compact, pale green rosettes with pink edges.
- Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' : Characterized by its soft purple color and leaves with a grayish tone.
- Echeveria agavoides : It stands out for its green triangular leaves with reddish tips.
- Echeveria 'Lola' : It has a rosette of leaves in lavender and gray tones.
- Echeveria setosa : It has leaves covered with fine hairs that give it a velvety appearance.
- Echeveria pulvinata : Known for its green leaves with a velvety texture and reddish edges.
- Echeveria shaviana : Its curly, silver-gray leaves give it a unique look.
- Echeveria 'Black Prince' : Noted for its dark green to almost black leaves.
- Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' : With leaves that appear to be twisted, forming a very distinctive rosette.
- Echeveria secunda : It has thick, rounded leaves, blue-green in color with pink edges.
Growing Duration: Echeverias are slow to moderately growing plants, starting from seed in about 2 to 4 weeks under optimal conditions. Depending on the variety, plants may take several months to reach a significant size, but once established, they are extremely long-lived and require little maintenance.
Special Features: The Echeveria Mix includes a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, from soft greens to shades of pink, blue, and purple. The fleshy leaves form rosettes that may be compact or spreading, with some varieties developing reddish tips or margins in bright sunlight. These succulents are perfect for decorating bright interiors, outdoor gardens, or as part of potted arrangements and terrariums.
Lighting: They prefer full sun or partial shade. Echeverias develop their most intense colors and compact shapes when they receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Watering: Like all succulents, Echeverias require moderate watering. It is crucial to allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. During the winter, reduce watering to a minimum.
Pests: Echeverias are generally resistant to pests, although they can occasionally be affected by scale insects or aphids. The use of environmentally friendly products, such as potassium soap, is recommended to keep pests under control.
Cold hardiness: Echeverias are sensitive to extreme cold and do not tolerate frost well. They are best grown indoors or in a greenhouse in areas where temperatures fall below 5°C.
Substrate: A well-drained substrate is recommended, ideally a cactus mix containing coarse sand or perlite. Good drainage is essential to prevent waterlogging and root rot.
Harvest: Echeverias are grown primarily for their ornamental value. Enjoy their unique rosettes and colors in the garden or in decorative pots, where their beauty and variety can be appreciated all year round.
Shipping: All shipments are made through Bluespress. Check out our growing manuals on our website: www.arcademendel.com .
