Last updated on August 25th, 2023 at 11:56 am
A perfect slow-growing hybrid of Echeveria lilacina and Echeveria laui is the Echeveria Moondust. It develops to about 15 cm (6 inches) in size and forms a great, tight nest with offsets. The leaves are pale and glaucous, covered with a great waxy bloom that when touched, easily rubs off.
This plant is simple to grow succulent that matches a lot of collection, due to the color of the plant. Looking at the plant you will see that it is primarily matt blue to a pale silver.
Scientific name
‘Echeveria ‘Moondust’
Scientific Category
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin of Echeveria Moondust
It is a Kelly Griffin hybrid in between Echeveria lilacina and Echeveria laui.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from −3.9°C (25°F) to +10°C (50°F).
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria Moondust
The majority of the typical Echeveria types are not ard to grow succulents if you follow some basic fundamental guidelines. Firstly, don’t let water sit on the rosette as this can trigger fungal disease or rot and kill the plant.
In addition, any dead leaves must be removed from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves are the best havens for pests, all Echeverias are really susceptible to mealybugs.
Similar to all succulents, moderate watering routines and a lot of sunlight will guarantee the success of your plant.
Repot as required, ideally throughout the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry prior to repotting, then carefully remove the pot.
Before repotting, knock away the old soil from the root of the plants, remove any dead or decomposed roots immediately. treat any cuts or wounds with a fungicide. Then gently put the plant in its brand-new pot and backfill with potting soil, spreading out the roots as you repot.
Allow the plant to dry for a week or two, then start to water gently to decrease the risk of root rot.
The majority of Echeveria can be quickly propagated from leaf cuttings, a couple of them are better propagated by stem cuttings or from seeds.. To propagate a leaf cutting, position the specific leaf in a succulent or cacti mix and cover the meal up until the brand-new plant sprouts … See more at:
How to Grow and care for Echeveria Moondust
Where to Plant
Echeveria Moondust succulents require strong light. When planting this type of succulent in your garden, be sure it gets enough sunlight. Partial to full sunlight sun is the very best for its development. It is much better to grow outdoor instead of indoor.
This kind of succulent chooses a warm environment. It can endure at zone 9b to 11b which is around 25°F (-3.9°C). It is much better to plant Echeveria Moondust in an indoor environment if you live in a cold location. As long as it gets enough sunshine, the plant will grow gladly.
Caring for Echeveria Moondust generally
This type of succulent is a distinct one that flowers in the spring. You will delight in flowers when it starts flowering. If you have it shown in a stunning pot, it is a good addition to your collection of plants.
Watering
Echeveria Moondust can be rather stunning when you take good care of it. This succulent type requires normal watering as the other succulents. The watering technique is extremely crucial to keep your Moondust healthy. It needs to not rest on the water, and an excess quantity of water ought to be prevented. The very best method of watering this type of succulent is soak and dry approach. The succulent ought to be managed to prevent overwatering.
How to Propagate Echeveria Moondust
Echeveria moondust can be propagated by leaves, cuttings, offsets, or seeds. This succulent type does not need repotting frequently. Obviously, repotting for the first time is vital when it is purchased from the shop. You can find out everything about How To Repot Succulents here.
Like all other types of succulent, a well-drained soil mix is necessary. Inspect How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants if you desire to understand well-drained soil mixes.
When choosing what pot to use be sure that you know the distinction between the product used.
How to Propagate Echeveria Moondust By Leaves
When propagating Moondust with leaves. (How to Propagate Succulents information can be found here.) You need to get a leave thoroughly from the parent plant. It ought to be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem so that the propagation can work perfectly in this way.
Prior to replanting, wait for a couple of days so the leave can callous before planting. Well-drained soil is advised to be used, a moderate watering when the soil looks totally dry is advised
How to Propagate Echeveria Moondust From Cuttings
When propagating Moondust from cuttings, a leaf must be cut from the mother plant using a clean knife or scissors and wait for a couple of days for it to callous before replanting it. Usage of well-draining soil for your brand-new succulent plant is advised. Water as required when the soil looks totally dry out.
How to Propagate Echeveria Moondust From Offsets
When propagating Echeveria moondust propagates from offsets, you may wait a number of years for the primary plant to produce an offset. When starting this technique, a sharp knife is used to remove an offset from the mother plant. Any additional soil is removed from the offset prior to replanting it, allow it to callous for a couple of days. And make sure well-draining soil is used. Water as required when the soil looks dry.
How to Propagate Echeveria Moondust Using Seeds
This method is not recommended, this is because this succulent type is a slow grower, so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this technique is not advised.
To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. This technique can be used outdoors. In cooler locations, indoor propagating is advised.
