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Echeveria Western Blue cristata
Ideally placed in a sunny position, but can tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
Each plant is unique due to its irregular and crested growth.
Echeveria Western Blue cristata is a crested form of a cultivar that does not occur in the wild and was created in cultivation through hybridisation within the genus Echeveria. The cristate growth causes the plant to stop forming a normal rosette and instead develop a flattened, fan-shaped stem with irregularly arranged leaves.
Compared to the standard form, the leaves are smaller, firm, and show the characteristic blue-green to greyish colouring. The tips may take on a soft pink blush, with intensity depending on the amount of light. The crested growth gives the plant a distinctive structure, making each specimen unique in shape and appearance.
Flowering is unlikely in crested forms, and it usually does not occur in this plant.
Echeveria Western Blue cristata is an undemanding succulent best grown in a bright position with careful watering and a well-drained substrate. Fertilising is generally unnecessary, as the plant maintains a compact habit with minimal care. Thanks to its exceptional crested form, it is an ideal choice for anyone looking to add a truly unique and eye-catching succulent to their collection.