Echeveria 'Lovely Grey'
Product details
| Management number | 250425046 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425046 | ||
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- Description
- Echeveria 'Lovely Grey' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Echeveria 'Lovely Grey' is a drought-tolerant succulent from the Crassulaceae family that originates in the mountainous regions of Mexico. There, it grows well in rocky, well-draining environments where water is scarce and sunlight is intense.
The plant forms tight, symmetrical rosettes of thick, fleshy spoon-shaped leaves with pointed tips. Each rosette reaches 4-6 inches across, with silvery-blue foliage and subtle lavender undertones. The leaves arrange in perfect geometric patterns, creating an architectural structure.
'Lovely Grey' produces coral-pink to orange bell-shaped flowers on tall, arching stems during late spring and early summer. The blooms emerge from the center of the rosette and may require a temperature drop at night to trigger flowering. It grows well under office LED lights and stays compact throughout its life.
You can rotate it regularly to maintain perfect symmetry and even growth. Move it outside in summer, but protect it from rain to prevent root rot. It tolerates dry heated air but remains sensitive to direct airflow from AC or heaters. You can leave it up to ten days without water, and it is completely non-toxic around cats and dogs.
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Echeveria 'Lovely Grey' grows well in bright indirect light and tolerates direct morning sun.
Water it deeply every 10-14 days, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
'Lovely Grey' grows best in well-draining cactus mix combined with perlite for optimal root health.
It prefers temperatures between 65-80°F and cannot tolerate frost below 32°F.
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'Lovely Grey' is a slow-growing rosette that needs diluted succulent fertilizer only 2-3 times during the growing season.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and cannot survive frost below 32°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Nevada, coastal Oregon, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi, and parts of North Carolina, provided drainage and rainfall protection are adequate.
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Q: How often should I water Echeveria 'Lovely Grey'?
A: During growing season, water when the soil dries completely; this typically means every 10-14 days. In winter, reduce frequency to once monthly.
Q: Is it safe for pets?
A: Echeveria 'Lovely Grey' is completely non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: What window placement works best for 'Lovely Grey'?
A: An east or south-facing window provides bright indirect light and direct morning sun without afternoon scorching. It also grows well under office LED lights with regular rotation.
Q: How large does it get?
A: 'Lovely Grey' reaches 4-6 inches across as a mature rosette and maintains this compact form throughout its life.
Q: Can 'Lovely Grey' be propagated?
A: It propagates easily from leaf cuttings or offsets at the base. Allow cut surfaces to callous for 2-3 days before planting in well-draining soil.
Q: What happens if I leave it unwatered during a work trip?
A: 'Lovely Grey' survives up to ten days without water due to its water-storing leaves and drought tolerance.
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