Last updated on August 25th, 2023 at 11:59 am
There are many echeveria plants on the market, but echeveria avocado cream is one of the less common ones. It’s typically a cross between echeveria peacockii and echeveria agavoides, with an avocado-like color that can be anywhere from light green to dark purple. The plant has an evergreen rosette shape and features soft leaves that come in shades of grayish-brown and white bands. This makes it a popular choice for people who want something different than the typical red or yellow echeveria available on most store shelves!
Echeveria avocado cream is a rare echeveria that’s not as well known. It has a thick, waxy texture and it’s usually found growing in the wild. This plant is classified as echeverias because of its similar color and appearance to echeverias.
Echeveria is a drought-tolerant succulent that can survive for months without water. However, it will begin growing new roots and leaves if you give it some time with proper care.
Origin and description
Echeveria avocado cream is a part of the succulent species that are native to Mexico. This plant has thick leaves that come in blue or green with white markings on them, and it grows up to about eight inches tall. It can be used as an indoor or outdoor plant because it needs at least four hours of sunlight each day.
This plant does not need to be watered often, only when the soil is completely dry. It should also have a period of about three months where it receives no water at all during the winter season. If cared for properly, this succulent can live up to thirty years or more!
Echeveria avocado cream propagation
Propagation of echeveria avocado cream is mostly done vegetatively. Plantlets can be propagated in the same manner as for regular echeverias, which are removed from the mother plant and either potted or placed in a greenhouse to root further. The process takes several weeks before they form their own roots. By then, they can be planted in a separate pot and allowed to grow on. It is possible for the plantlets to develop flowers, but this will take some time as echeverias have been propagated mainly from stem cuttings.
Echeveria avocado cream has also been known to reproduce through their pups or offsets that form near the base of the mother plant. These can be removed from her once they have formed roots and repotted as their own individual plants, or just left to form a group around their mother for support.
Echeveria avocado cream propagation is slightly more difficult than other echeverias but using these methods will ensure success in growing your very own echeveria avocado cream.
This plant can also be propagated by division or seed. It is also a good candidate for bonsai because it has leaves that grow horizontally rather than vertically, and this succulent can live up to thirty years!
Echeveria avocado cream care
It’s not difficult to care for echeveria avocado cream, which is sometimes referred to as the “hens and chicks” or “Mexican snowball.” Keep it in a pot with drainage holes at the bottom of the container, and add soil that has good drainage properties.
Echeveria avocado cream is an easy-to-care-for plant that will reward your efforts with its lush green leaves and beautiful flowers if you give it just a little care each week!
Light requirement
Echeveria avocado cream will thrive in well-lit areas where it can receive at least four hours of sunlight each day. However, the plant is able to adapt to less light than that so you don’t have to worry about its health if your space doesn’t get much sun exposure.
Soil/potting mix
Echeveria avocado cream will do well in a regular potting mix, but it’s especially important to make sure the soil drains properly. The plant doesn’t like wet feet and may rot if too much water accumulates at its roots for a long period of time. Make sure that your potted echeveria has some holes at the bottom of its pot for water to drain.
Echeveria avocado cream also does well if you want to mix your own potting soil at home with equal parts perlite and peat moss as a base, then add some sand or gypsum for extra drainage. This will keep the soil light enough so that your plant doesn’t easily get root rot.
Watering
Echeveria avocado cream is more likely to get root rot if it doesn’t receive enough water, so make sure you keep the soil wet but not soggy. When watering your plant, also remember that overwatering can cause problems as well; don’t let its roots sit in stagnant water for too long.
Make sure you water your echeveria avocado cream plant once its soil gets dry to the touch, then wait until it’s completely dry before watering again. You can also keep track of how often you need to water by sticking a finger into the top few inches of soil; if it feels moist at all, hold off on watering for another day.
Echeveria avocado cream is succulent, so it typically stores water in its leaves and doesn’t need to be watered very often.
Fertilizer
Echeveria avocado cream will thrive with a balanced liquid fertilizer. For best results, use an organic plant food diluted to half strength once per month during the growing season (approximately spring to autumn). Make sure you only water your plant right after fertilizing so that it doesn’t get too much nutrition; otherwise, the plant’s growth may be stunted.
Temperature
Echeveria avocado cream prefers average room temperature and some warmth, so it’s best to keep your echeveria away from any drafty areas. If the air around your plant is too hot or cold for comfort, you can still move it closer to a heater or vent without worrying about its health; just make sure that the temperature doesn’t get too extreme.
Echeveria avocado cream can tolerate higher temperatures, but it’s important to avoid letting the plant sit in direct sunlight after the temperature reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit or above for more than a couple of hours at a time; this may cause yellowing leaves and other damage if you overdo it. However, your echeveria avocado cream plant can survive in temperatures as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity
Echeveria avocado cream will do fine in normal household humidity levels.
Echeveria avocado cream plant care can be a challenge due to its sensitivity, but if you follow the right steps and pay attention to how it looks at home, your echeveria will continue growing beautifully for years.
The ideal humidity range is 40% – 60%.
Pruning
When pruning, take care to avoid cutting off any stems and leaves with sharp blades; the plant is very sensitive. If you must use a knife or scissors on your plant, make sure they are clean and sterilized first so that there’s no risk of introducing bacteria into your succulent’s wounds. In general, it’s best to avoid pruning echeveria avocado cream altogether.
If you have too much brown or dead growth on your plant that can’t be cut off with a knife or scissors, simply pinch the affected area between your fingers until it snaps off naturally. Pinching is better than pulling at the stem because this can cause the plant to bleed.
If you decide to prune your plant, be careful not to damage its leaves or stems when removing growth; pinch off the material instead of cutting it with a knife or scissors if possible.
When to repot
Echeveria avocado cream is a small succulent and can be repotted anytime of the season. When repotting, choose a pot that’s similar to its current one in size and make sure the soil isn’t too loose or rocky as this will cause your plant to grow poorly. If you notice any roots growing out of the drainage holes on the bottom of echeveria avocado cream’s pot, gently tug on them to pull the plant out of its container.
Dormancy
Echeveria avocado cream plant care is best when the plant stays outside all year. However, it’s possible to bring echeveria inside your home for dormancy if you don’t have room in your garden or yard during wintertime. Before bringing it inside, make sure that all of its leaves are dry and there isn’t any standing water in your plant’s container or tray. When you bring echeveria avocado cream indoors, place it somewhere that gets indirect sunlight like a window sill, and make sure the air around it is at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal conditions.
Echeveria avocado cream does not require dormancy; however, if you don’t want to keep it outside year-round, you can bring your succulent inside if there is space in a sunny window.
Flowers & Fragrance
Echeveria avocado cream flowers are rare, but if you want to encourage your succulent to flower, place it in a sunny spot and make sure that its soil is dry. If you live in a warm climate where the temperature reaches at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher during wintertime, echeveria may be able to survive the entire winter outdoors. If you live in a colder climate, it’s best to bring your succulent inside for the coldest months of the year so that there is no risk of frost damage.
Growth rate
Echeveria avocado cream does not grow rapidly and can take years to reach its full adult size, which is approximately one foot in height. The plant grows slowly throughout the year; however, you can give it a growth boost by placing it outside during summertime or giving your succulent extra water if you live in an area with hot and dry summers.
Toxicity
Echeveria avocado cream is non-toxic to humans and pets. It’s not poisonous if eaten, but you should avoid ingesting echeverias at all costs because they can cause nausea and vomiting in some cases due to their high sap concentration. Avoid putting your hands or mouth near the plant when watering it so that there’s no risk of accidentally ingesting its sap.
Although echeveria avocado cream isn’t toxic to humans or pets, it contains a high concentration of sap that can make people feel sick if they eat it. It’s best to avoid touching this plant altogether when watering so there’s no risk of getting the poisonous substance on your skin.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Echeveria avocado cream is a perennial that’s hardy in USDA zones 11 and 12, which means it will survive the coldest winter temperatures of at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pests and diseases
Echeveria avocado cream does not have many diseases or pests, although it can develop powdery mildew on its leaves if you don’t provide enough sun. If you notice powdery mildew on your succulent leaves, leave the plant outside for a few weeks so that it can air out and receive more sunlight if possible. This usually kills off any fungal infections because echeveria needs direct sunlight to grow properly.
