Ghost Echeveria
(Echeveria lilacina)
Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Echeveria lilacina, commonly known as Ghost Echeveria, is an evergreen succulent native to rocky outcroppings in the semi-desert regions of northeastern Mexico. It typically reaches a modest height of about 15 cm and forms a symmetrical rosette that can span 12–25 cm in diameter. The leaves are notable for their silvery-grey color, spoon-shaped form, and fleshy texture, which contribute to its ghostly appearance. Ghost Echeveria is slow-growing and highly drought-tolerant, an adaptation to its arid native habitat.
The Ghost Echeveria is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and striking foliage, which makes it a popular choice for rock gardens, succulent collections, and as a potted plant for indoor and outdoor settings. Its pale pink or coral-colored flowers emerge on tall stalks above the foliage, typically from late winter to early spring, adding a delicate contrast to its robust leaf rosettes. For successful cultivation, it requires full sun exposure, minimal watering, and well-draining soil to prevent root rot. While it is generally pest-resistant, overwatering can lead to problems such as fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ghost Echeveria is appreciated for its low maintenance requirements and striking foliage, which makes it a popular choice for rock gardens, succulent collections, and as a potted plant for indoor and outdoor settings. Its pale pink or coral-colored flowers emerge on tall stalks above the foliage, typically from late winter to early spring, adding a delicate contrast to its robust leaf rosettes. For successful cultivation, it requires full sun exposure, minimal watering, and well-draining soil to prevent root rot. While it is generally pest-resistant, overwatering can lead to problems such as fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Height: 0.3-0.6 feet
- Width: 0.8-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Orange, Pink
- Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Very Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcroppings in the semi-desert regions of northeastern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Mexican Hens And Chicks
Scientific Names: , Echeveria lilacina,
GBIF Accepted Name: Echeveria lilacina Kimnach & Moran