Scientific Name
Echeveria (Echeverría's Plant) ‘Cubic Frost'
Common Name
Cubic Frost Echeveria, Botle Tree
Origin
Originates in Southwestern Africa
Description
This Echeveria is really a standout succulent, with its silvery pink-and-green colouring across a rosette of extending leaves. It can grow up to five inches tall (12-13cm) and in its native Africa is used to dry conditions. It will appreciate less frequent watering thanks to this adaptation, so make sure you let the soil totally dry out before watering again- if the leaves start to shrink and look wrinkly, this is a sign it's ready for another water. Place in a bright spot, don't water too much, and this plant will reward you with an explosion of its beautiful and unusual foliage.
Light
Thrives best in bright light; will love your brightest windowsill (try South-facing if in doubt!). If its crown starts to be discoloured white, your Echeveria needs more light!
Water
Allow all the soil to dry out between watering; reduce further in winter to let it have a dormancy period. If your Echeveria is in a less bright spot, make sure to water it even less frequently, and make sure no water settles inside the crown of the plant where it can cause rot.
Humidity
Low humidity is perfect for echeveria; a hose down to clean now and again is fine as long as the plant dries and doesn't sit damp.
Soil
Needs a well-draining pot and potting mix; look for specific 'cacti and succulent' soils with plenty of sand and other well-draining materials. Repot every couple of years as the plant grows.
Food
Feed every two months in the growing season, and every three in autumn and winter. Use 'cactus & succulent' labelled feed for best results.
Temperature
Likes temperatures of 15-25°C; on the warmer end in spring-summer and let it be 5°C cooler in its autumn-winter dormancy period.
Pet-safe
Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!
Sprouts Top Tips
Echeveria produce pups- so keep an eye out for miniature versions of your plant growing off the stem or out of the root which you could propagate!
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Had a desire box was ok but one plant not potted.. others very small.. rescue box from else’s where bigger plants and stronger looking
Had to grab this one as the pastel green was so pretty. There is a water resivour at the bottom to stop plants sitting in water so its perfect for orchids but at the moment I'm using it for another plant.
Wanted one of these for ages so I had to jump at the size and price of this plant. Stunning large leaves and has already grown loads
Lovely little plant beautifully packaged. Arrived in perfect condition at a great price. Thank you so much :)
I bought a 'medium' and what arrived was a very generously sized plant which I was very happy with . Plant was in good condition, and was very carefully wrapped for shipping.