Echeveria shaviana Madre del Sur

Madre del Sur Echeveria

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Compact succulent rosette with thick blue-green leaves covered in a powdery farina. Prized for vibrant coloration under bright light and hardy as an arid houseplant or outdoor rock garden specimen.
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Plant Details

Common Name Madre del Sur Echeveria
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Shaviana
Variety Madre del Sur
Origin Mexico
Blooming Produces arching red-orange flower stalks in spring/summer; primarily grown for foliage.
Leaf Color Blue-green with white farina, reddening tips in sun
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus/Succulent mix with high perlite and pumice for drainage.

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid wetting leaves to prevent rot/farina loss.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to achieve vibrant coloration; avoid intense midday scorch in extreme heat without acclimatization.

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Fertilization

Dilute cactus fertilizer once a month during active growth (Spring/Summer). Stop feeding in autumn/winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves; cut flower stalk after blooming to conserve energy.

Pest Control Aphid 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 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
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)
2500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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