Echeveria 'Fiona'

Echeveria 'Fiona' is an attractive hybrid variety in the Echeveria family, prized for its succulent, colorful foliage. Echeverias are known for their compact, symmetrical rosettes of fleshy leaves, and 'Fiona' is no exception. This variety features thick, often soft-green leaves that can be edged or accented with pink or red hues, especially when exposed to bright light or mild stress, such as cool temperatures or moderate drought.

Origin: Like many Echeveria hybrids, 'Fiona' has been specifically bred for its unique aesthetic characteristics, combining traits from different species or varieties to create a distinctive ornamental plant. Echeverias are native to the semi-desert regions of Mexico and Central America.
Growth: Echeveria 'Fiona' has a moderate growth habit, forming a single rosette that can eventually produce offshoots or side shoots, forming a larger group.
Flowers: Echeverias can produce upright flower stalks bearing bell-shaped flowers, often in shades of pink, red or orange. Although flowering is not guaranteed every year in indoor cultivation, optimal light and temperature conditions can encourage flower production.
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. A certain amount of direct sunlight is beneficial, particularly in the morning or late afternoon, to intensify foliage colors.
Watering: Requires moderate watering, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid over-watering to prevent root rot. In winter, reduce watering to match the plant's dormant period.
Substrate: Well-draining soil is crucial. Use a cactus and succulent mix of potting soil, coarse sand and perlite or gravel to ensure good drainage.
Temperature: Tolerates a range of temperatures but must be protected from frost. Moderate to warm conditions are ideal.

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