Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' is a beautifulhybridwell known in Argentina .
Echeveria’Caly Argentea '
sept : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
Private collection, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mara Moises S Dos Santos. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' is ahybridcreated by Eulalia Canet and Catalina Muñoz in Argentina in 2004 . It lead from a hybridisation betweenEcheveria lauiand probablyEcheveria runyonii .
Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' is a stunningsucculentthat work short - stemmedrosettesof fleshy , strongly white - glaucousleaves . The rosette can reach a diameter of 6 inches ( 15 cm ) and bring forth severaloffsetsas they ripen . The leaves are spoonful - shape with a most flat upper open , ending in a short , crisp breaker point .
During the summer , Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' produces clusters of ship’s bell - regulate flowers on arching stalk that rise up well above thefoliage . The flowers are pinkish - red but heavilypruinose , withsepalsthe same coloring material as the leaves . They are bombastic than those ofEcheveria laui .
Private collection, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mara Moises S Dos Santos. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' requires full sun to partial ghost for optimal growth . Therefore , range it near the shiny window in your home plate . In addition , if you are moving the plant outdoors in spring , do it gradually and avoid vulnerability to intense afternoon sun .
Soil : Having soil that enfeeble quickly is most of import for growing a tidy succulent . While many raiser choose tocreate their own soil mix , commercial grime for succulents will work delicately .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a job as long as there is plenty of fresh air , butEcheveria’Caly Argentea ' is a pinnace succulent and must be bring indoors if there is a hazard of freezing temperature . It acquire best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with fair minimal winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mara Moises S Dos Santos. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : During the growing time of year , the " soaking and dry " method is the preferred schedule for this plant life . body of water deeply and then lease the soil completely dry out out before watering again . Water sparingly during the winter , only enough to keep the plant from shriveling . Above all , if you have a saucer under the heap , do not forget to empty the supernumerary weewee .
Fertilizing : Although it can grow well without plant food , the plant life may benefit from extra nutrient . Feed only during the spring up time of year and use a water - soluble plant food adulterate to half the urge forcefulness .
Repotting : If growing it in a container , repot as needed in spring or former summer , but ensure the soil is wry before you start . Also , always use a container with drainage holes .
Private collection, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mara Moises S Dos Santos. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Propagation : As it rarely produces offsets , Echeveria ' Caly Argentea ' is usually propagated by leaves , with the best time being fountain .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
Echeveria’Caly Argentea ' has no describe toxic outcome and is secure to rise around children andpets .
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