Echeveria peacockii - Peacock Echeveria
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| Management number | 250425906 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425906 | ||
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- Description
- Echeveria peacockii - Peacock Echeveria Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Echeveria peacockii, also called Peacock Echeveria, is a drought-tolerant succulent from the Crassulaceae family native to the rocky highlands of Mexico. It has adapted to thrive in arid conditions with minimal water, making it suitable for indoor collections and warm-climate gardens.
The plant forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves with blue-gray coloration and a powdery coating that gives it a silvery appearance. Each rosette grows 4-6 inches across, featuring spoon-shaped leaves that curve upward with subtle pink edges. The symmetrical rosette growth habit keeps it neat and orderly, whether displayed on a desktop or garden bed.
During spring and summer, Echeveria peacockii produces tall flower spikes bearing bell-shaped blooms in coral-pink to orange tones that attract pollinators. The flowers do produce pollen that may affect sensitive individuals. The plant shows clear signs when thirsty through slight leaf wilting.
Move it outside for summer enjoyment, though it requires cover from rain to prevent root rot. You can leave it up to ten days without water. This pet-friendly succulent is safe around cats and dogs. Rotate it in bright windows for even growth, avoiding hot south-facing exposure that may scorch the leaves. Move it indoors before frost arrives.
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Echeveria peacockii - Peacock Echeveria grows well in bright indirect light, partial sun, or direct morning sun exposure.
Water it deeply every 10-14 days during the growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
Echeveria peacockii does best in well-draining cactus mix or regular potting soil amended with perlite.
It prefers temperatures between 65-80°F and is not frost tolerant below 32°F.
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Echeveria peacockii is a slow-growing rosette succulent needing only diluted cactus fertilizer monthly in spring.
It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and cannot tolerate frost below 32°F. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Nevada, and parts of coastal Oregon. In Alabama, Mississippi, southern North Carolina, and coastal Virginia, it can grow outdoors year-round in protected locations.
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Q: How often should I water Echeveria peacockii - Peacock Echeveria?
A: Water deeply every 10-14 days during the growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter.
Q: Is this succulent safe to keep around pets?
A: Echeveria peacockii - Peacock Echeveria is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs, though the pollen may cause mild allergies in sensitive pets.
Q: What happens if Echeveria peacockii gets too much direct sun?
A: The leaves can scorch and fade in hot south-facing windows. Place it in bright indirect light or morning sun instead.
Q: How much space does this plant need?
A: Echeveria peacockii stays compact at 4-6 inches wide per rosette and grows very slowly, so it fits easily on shelves, desks, or small garden spaces.
Q: Can Peacock Echeveria handle being left alone during travel?
A: You can leave it unwatered for up to ten days.
Q: What soil does this succulent prefer?
A: Peacock Echeveria needs well-draining cactus or potting soil mixed with perlite to prevent root rot.
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