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sweet succulent cherry Echeveria Japanese Pink CherryAbout the Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry The Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry is akin to a peach flavored jelly. With its chubby leaves and spoon shaped profile, this succulent features inward curling leaf tips. In summer, it boasts a verdant hue, while in spring and autumn, the outer leaves gradually transition to shades of pink, complemented by a powdery coating of farina, resulting in a delightful gradient from pink to pale green. Under optimal
About the Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry
The Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry is akin to a peach-flavored jelly. With its chubby leaves and spoon-shaped profile, this succulent features inward-curling leaf tips. In summer, it boasts a verdant hue, while in spring and autumn, the outer leaves gradually transition to shades of pink, complemented by a powdery coating of farina, resulting in a delightful gradient from pink to pale green. Under optimal conditions, a sugar heart may develop at the center of the leaves. Blooming occurs in late spring to summer, yielding charming pink bell-shaped flowers.
How to Care for Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry
Sunlight: Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry thrives in ample sunlight; inadequate light can lead to green coloration and etiolation. Ideal lighting includes direct outdoor sunlight and 8-10 hours of indirect light near windows. Shield from intense midday to afternoon sunlight outdoors, and consider supplemental grow lights if indoor lighting is insufficient to maintain the succulent's form.
Temperature: With its thick farina coating, Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry tolerates temperatures ranging from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), but it prefers cooler temperatures, ideally between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Temperature dips to 5-10°C (41°F to 50°F) may encourage sugar heart formation. As a soft succulent, it's sensitive to cold; bring indoors during winter to prevent frost damage.
Watering: Upon receiving Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry or repotting, lightly water with 2-3 rounds, then transition to a "soak and dry" method after a week. Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings to strengthen root systems and prevent overwatering.
Soil and Pot: Plant Echeveria Japanese Pink Cherry in well-draining soil like THE NEXT GARDENER Professional Succulent Potting Mix. As it matures to a 4-inch size, incorporate 70% gritty soil mix into the potting soil. Opt for a charming ceramic pot with drainage holes to ensure proper drainage.
Propagation: Its plump leaves are ideal for propagation. Gently remove lower leaves, ensuring the growth point remains intact. Place leaves on soil or tissue until roots develop, then lightly mist with water. After approximately 15-20 days, baby plants will emerge, ready for transplantation when they reach about 1cm in size.
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Primary Color: Green
Secondary Colors: Pink, Orange
Cold Hardiness: Zones 9b-11b (from -6.7°C to 10°C / 20°F to 50°F)
Product Format: 2'' Pot
Suitability: Balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: Leaf, Beheading
Special Characteristic: Sugar Heart