Echeveria subsessilis
Also known as: Morning beauty
The 'morning beauty': a tight, flat, powdery rosette that resembles a slightly ruffled L. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Mexico (Puebla), stays around Rosette 8–12 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 (Puebla)
- Mature size: Rosette 8–12 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Puebla)
- Mature size
- Rosette 8–12 cm
- Growth habit
- Morning-light form: tight flat rosette
- Leaf colour
- Pale blue-green with pink tips, thick farina
- Flower colour
- Pink-orange bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Morning beauty
About the Echeveria subsessilis
The 'morning beauty': a tight, flat, powdery rosette that resembles a slightly ruffled L. Changes colour through the day as light shifts.
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 subsessilis is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Puebla). The 'morning beauty': a tight, flat, powdery rosette that resembles a slightly ruffled L. Changes colour through the day as light shifts.
Identification
Key identification features: Pale blue-green with pink tips, thick farina leaves in a Morning-light form: tight flat rosette form, reaching Rosette 8–12 cm. Also known as Morning beauty. Nickname: 'Morning beauty'. Nickname: 'Morning beauty'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria subsessilis?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria subsessilis 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 subsessilis, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.