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Echeveria texensis 8.5cm H10cm

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Pot Size 8.5cm H10cm

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Echeveria texensis is a beautifully structured rosette succulent known for its powdery blue leaves tipped with dramatic red “teeth.” Compact, sculptural, and highly ornamental, it thrives in bright light and adds a striking desert aesthetic to any sunny windowsill or shelf. Its elegant symmetry and bold colours make it a favourite among succulent collectors.

Full Botanical Name: Echeveria texensis
Common Names: Texas Rose, Texensis Echeveria
Country and/or Region of Origin: Northeastern Mexico (Nuevo León and surrounding regions)
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found on rocky cliffs and dry slopes with full sun, excellent drainage, and long drought periods; adapted to intense light and poor soils

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Requires bright light and ideally 4+ hours of direct sun daily. Produces best colour and compact form in strong light.

Ideal Room: Sunny kitchens, living rooms, offices, conservatories, or any south/west-facing windowsill

Feeding: Light feeding during spring and summer using a diluted succulent fertiliser every 4–6 weeks.

Humidity: Low humidity preferred; thrives in dry indoor environments.

Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C; protect from frost and temperatures below 10°C.

Watering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Water sparingly in winter. Avoid water sitting in the rosette to prevent rot.

Pet/Child Safe: Generally considered non-toxic (genus level), but ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset.

Soil Type: Very fast-draining cactus/succulent mix with added grit, sand, or pumice

Propagation: Offsets (pups), leaf propagation (though slower than other Echeveria), or stem cuttings

Eventual Height and Spread: 10–15 cm tall; rosette can reach 15–20 cm across

Growth Rate: Moderate; faster in bright light and warmth

Pests and Treatment: Can attract mealybugs and aphids; treat with neem oil or succulent-safe insecticides

Repotting: Every 1–2 years in spring; prefers shallow pots due to its fibrous root system

Pruning: Remove dried lower leaves and spent flower stalks to maintain shape

Air Purification: Mild; valued mainly for its ornamental beauty

Folklore: Admired by collectors for its “rose-like” shape, it is often seen as a symbol of resilience thanks to its ability to thrive in harsh, dry landscapes

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