Echeveria cuspidata zaragozae

Zaragoza Echeveria

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Compact rosette-forming succulent with thick blue-green leaves featuring red margins in bright light. Native to Mexico, produces tall flower stalks in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Zaragoza Echeveria
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Cuspidata
Variety zaragozae
Origin Mexico
Blooming Spring/Summer on tall stalks, bell-shaped orange-red flowers
Leaf Color Blue-green with red margins in sun
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

Soak and dry method. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to partial shade; needs light for coloration, avoid scorching in peak summer heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer). No feeding in winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves or spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent rot and encourage new growth.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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