Echeveria Orion

Echeveria ‘Orion’ is a stunning hybrid succulent prized for its perfectly shaped rosettes and cool-toned foliage. Its thick, fleshy leaves are a soft silvery-blue to gray-green, often tipped with delicate pink or reddish edges when grown in bright light. During spring and early summer, it produces arching flower stalks adorned with orange to coral-pink blooms that contrast beautifully with its muted leaves.

This compact and elegant succulent is ideal for containers, rock gardens, and mixed succulent arrangements. Its symmetrical form and striking coloration make it a favorite among collectors and gardeners alike.

Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Echeveria ‘Orion’

• Rosette-forming succulent with silvery-blue to gray-green leaves

• Leaf tips develop pink or reddish hues under bright light or cool temperatures

• Produces vibrant orange to coral-pink flowers in spring or early summer

• Compact size, typically reaching 10–15 cm (4–6 in) in diameter

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Care Tips:

• Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight or full sun for vibrant colors. Outdoors, protect from harsh afternoon sun.

• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid letting water sit in the rosette.

• Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix to prevent root rot.

• Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from frost and temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season (spring and summer).

• Propagation: Easily propagated from leaf cuttings or offsets.

• Maintenance: Remove dead or dried leaves from the base of the rosette to maintain its appearance and prevent pests.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130 mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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