Echeveria Zaragosa

Zaragosa Echeveria

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A compact arid succulent forming tight rosettes with thick, glaucous blue-green leaves that may turn reddish under intense sunlight; highly drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Zaragosa Echeveria
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Mexensis
Variety Zaragosa
Origin Mexico
Blooming Clusters of bell-shaped orange-red flowers on tall stalks in late spring/early summer
Leaf Color Blue-green with reddish margins
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Specialized cactus/succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content for rapid drainage

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Watering

Water only when soil is completely dry, typically every 2-3 weeks in growing season; reduce significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires maximum sunlight exposure (4-6 hours daily) to maintain color and compact form; avoid scorching in peak summer heat indoors

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer); avoid fertilizing in winter

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves at the base of rosette carefully to prevent rot; deadhead spent flower stalks after blooming

Pest Control 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 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
39° – 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)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 450
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 30%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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