Echeveria lilacina

Lilac Echeveria

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Compact rosette succulent with blue-grey leaves edged in pink-red under sun. Native to Mexican highlands, popular for arid collections and rock gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lilac Echeveria
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Lilacina
Origin Mexico
Blooming Pink or coral bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks in late spring/early summer.
Leaf Color Blue-grey to lilac with red edges
Sunlight Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with perlite and pumice, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Water sparingly, allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce drastically in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for compact growth and coloration; tolerate bright indirect light indoors but may etiolate

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Fertilization

Diluted liquid fertilizer during active growth (spring/summer) only, once a month at half strength

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves and spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent rot

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect

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
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 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)
3000 – 65000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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