Echeveria’Lolita ' is ahybridthat outcome from a hybrid betweenEcheveria’Lola’andEcheveria’Perle von Nürnberg ' . It was published in 2005 in " Echeveria Cultivars " , a book by Attila Kapitany and Lorraine Schulz ( aka Rudolf Schulz ) .
Echeveria’Lolita '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echeveria’Lolita ' is a crossbreed created by Michele Kapitany in Melbourne before 2005 .
Echeveria’Lolita ' is a stunningsucculentthat form arosetteof fleshy folio with an opalescent coloration and a fine powdery covering . The russet scab typically grow to about 10 inches ( 25 cm ) in diameter but can sometimes reach up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) . While it generally remainssolitary , a ripe little potato may get a fewoffsets . The leaves change color depending on the time of year , transitioning from the pearly tones ofEcheveria’Lola ' in summertime to the deep pink and purple hues ofEcheveria’Perle von Nürnberg ' in winter . They can evaluate up to 4 inches ( 10 centimetre ) longsighted and 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) wide .
In the leap , Echeveria’Lolita ' grow coral pink , Vanessa Bell - shaped flower on branched stalk with largebracts . The flower stalks can grow as tall as 14 inch ( 35 cm ) .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Echeveria’Lolita ' requires full sun to fond refinement for optimum growth . Therefore , place it near the brightest windowpane in your home . In accession , if you are moving the plant outside in give , do it step by step and avoid pic to intense good afternoon sunshine .
filth : Having soil that drains chop-chop is most authoritative for growing a healthy succulent . While many growers prefer tocreate their own stain mixture , commercial-grade territory mixes for succulents will work on exquisitely .
Temperature : mellow temperature are not a job as long as there is plenty of fresh gentle wind , butEcheveria’Lolita ' is a stamp succulent and must be bring indoors if there is a risk of freeze down temperatures . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° snow ) .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : This flora prefer the " soak and ironic " method acting during the growing time of year . Water deep and then let the ground completely dry out out before watering again . Water sparingly during the wintertime , only enough to keep the industrial plant from shriveling . Above all , if you have a dish antenna under the batch , do not forget to empty the excess water .
fertilise : Although it can grow well without fertilizer , Echeveria’Lolita ' may profit from surplus food . bung only during the growing time of year and use a water - soluble fertilizer dilute to half the recommend strength .
Repotting : If growing it in a container , repot as need in leaping or early summer , but ensure the filth is dry before you start . Also , always use a container with drain holes .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
extension : Echeveria’Lolita ' can be propagated by leaves or offsets during the growing season .
teach more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
Echeveria’Lolita ' has no report toxic effect and is dependable for mature around tike andpets .
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