Echeveria Doris Taylor Succulent - Woolly Rose
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| Management number | 250424626 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250424626 | ||
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- Description
- Echeveria Doris Taylor Succulent - Woolly Rose Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Echeveria Doris Taylor, also called Woolly Rose, is a hybrid succulent in the Crassulaceae family originating from Mexico and Central America. It is drought-tolerant and grows well indoors or outdoors with minimal ongoing care.
The leaves form a compact rosette of soft, spoon-shaped growth densely coated in tiny white hairs, creating the signature woolly texture. Leaf tips blush rosy-red or orange when exposed to bright light or cooler temperatures. As it matures, the plant clusters, producing offsets that fill a pot with cascading rosettes over time.
In late winter to spring, it sends up tall, arching stems tipped with tubular orange-red flowers. A night temperature drop in autumn triggers blooming, so positioning it near a cool window in fall encourages flower spikes. The blossoms attract hummingbirds and add seasonal color to sunny windowsills or patios.
You can leave it up to ten days without water. Place it outdoors on a balcony or patio during warm months, but shield it from heavy rain since water trapped in the fuzzy leaves causes rot. This plant is pet-friendly, safe for cats and dogs.
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Echeveria Doris Taylor Succulent - Woolly Rose grows well in bright indirect light, partial sun, or full sun with gradual acclimation to avoid leaf scorch.
Water it deeply every 10-14 days during the growing season, reducing to once every 3-4 weeks in winter.
Echeveria Doris Taylor does best in fast-draining cactus and perlite mix, roughly 50% gritty amendment to 50% potting soil.
It prefers temperatures between 65-80°F and should be protected from exposure below 25°F.
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Echeveria Doris Taylor is a slow to moderate grower that benefits from diluted, low-nitrogen succulent fertilizer once monthly in spring and summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11, tolerating brief dips to around 25°F but needing frost protection below that. It grows outdoors year-round in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and coastal areas of Oregon. It also grows in warmer pockets of New Mexico, Arkansas, and North Carolina.
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Q: How often should I water Echeveria Doris Taylor Succulent - Woolly Rose?
A: During the growing season, water when the soil dries completely between waterings, typically every 10-14 days. In winter, extend the interval to once every 3-4 weeks to prevent root rot in cooler, slower-drying conditions.
Q: Is it safe around pets?
A: Echeveria Doris Taylor Succulent - Woolly Rose is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs. Rotate it regularly so all sides of the rosette develop evenly.
Q: How do I trigger blooms on this plant?
A: Echeveria Doris Taylor responds to a night temperature drop around 50-55°F in autumn and early winter. Cool nighttime conditions, simulated by placing it near a window or outdoors in fall, initiate flower spike formation.
Q: Can Woolly Rose be propagated easily?
A: It readily produces offsets that can be gently separated and potted in fresh, well-draining soil. Leaf propagation is possible, though offset division is faster and more reliable.
Q: Can this plant survive outdoors year-round in my climate?
A: Woolly Rose grows outdoors permanently in USDA zones 9-11 across the Sun Belt, including most of California, Texas, Florida, and the Southwest. Bring it indoors or provide frost protection if winter temperatures drop below 25°F in your region.
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