Echeveria lilacina
Also known as: Ghost echeveria
The 'ghost echeveria': symmetrical lilac-grey rosettes wrapped in dense farina. It comes from Mexico (Nuevo León), stays around Rosette 15–20 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 (Nuevo León)
- Mature size: Rosette 15–20 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Nuevo León)
- Mature size
- Rosette 15–20 cm
- Growth habit
- Slow, neat stemless rosette
- Leaf colour
- Lilac-grey with thick powdery coating
- Flower colour
- Coral-pink bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Ghost echeveria
About the Echeveria lilacina
The 'ghost echeveria': symmetrical lilac-grey rosettes wrapped in dense farina. One of the most elegant species; stays tidy for years.
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 lilacina is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Nuevo León). The 'ghost echeveria': symmetrical lilac-grey rosettes wrapped in dense farina. One of the most elegant species; stays tidy for years.
Identification
Key identification features: Lilac-grey with thick powdery coating leaves in a Slow, neat stemless rosette form, reaching Rosette 15–20 cm. Also known as Ghost echeveria. Nickname: 'Ghost echeveria'. Nickname: 'Ghost echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria lilacina?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria lilacina 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 lilacina, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.