Echeveria diffractens
Also known as: Shattering echeveria
The 'shattering echeveria': tiny flat rosettes whose leaves detach at the lightest touch (each one a new plant). It comes from Mexico, stays around Tiny rosettes 2–5 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico
- Mature size: Tiny rosettes 2–5 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico
- Mature size
- Tiny rosettes 2–5 cm
- Growth habit
- Flat shattering rosettes; leaves detach at a touch
- Leaf colour
- Pink-grey flattened shiny leaves
- Flower colour
- Bright orange
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Shattering echeveria
About the Echeveria diffractens
The 'shattering echeveria': tiny flat rosettes whose leaves detach at the lightest touch (each one a new plant). A curiosity for collectors — grow it where nobody brushes past.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria diffractens is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico. The 'shattering echeveria': tiny flat rosettes whose leaves detach at the lightest touch (each one a new plant). A curiosity for collectors — grow it where nobody brushes past.
Identification
Key identification features: Pink-grey flattened shiny leaves leaves in a Flat shattering rosettes; leaves detach at a touch form, reaching Tiny rosettes 2–5 cm. Also known as Shattering echeveria. Nickname: 'Shattering echeveria'. Nickname: 'Shattering echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria diffractens?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria diffractens toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria diffractens, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.