This succulent grows slowly and develops a stunning rosette shape. Its leaves have a wedge shape and change color from white-pink to green-gray depending on the light exposure. During the early spring, you may catch sight of its pink flowers.
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Care and Propagation Information
“Ghost Echeveria” is a plant recognized by its pale foliage. It can be grown in containers, floral arrangements, or directly in the soil. It is a slow-growing species that doesn’t branch out quickly.
The plant thrives both indoors and outdoors when provided with adequate lighting to reduce any stretching.
Watering
The watering requirements for “Ghost Echeveria” are similar to other succulents. The best practice for watering is the “soak and dry” method, wherein the soil is allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
Be sure to grab our complimentary watering guide so you can figure out if you’re giving your succulents too much water and how to save them if need be.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area where temperatures dip below 30° F (-1.1° C), it is advisable to grow the Ghost Echeveria in a pot that can be taken inside. This succulent does best in partial sun or bright indoor light.
Pest Information
Echeveria appear to be especially prone to mealybug invasions.
How to Propagate Echeveria lilacina “Ghost Echeveria”
Leaves
Plant the leaf in a pot filled with well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist. In a few weeks, roots will form, and you can transplant the leaf into a larger pot or in the ground.
To propagate “Ghost Echeveria,” select a sturdy, healthy leaf from the plant, then twist it off the stem, making sure to remove all the leaf from the stem. It is okay if some of the stem is removed as well. Place the leaf in potting soil that is well-draining, and keep the soil moist. In a few weeks, roots will form and you can replant the leaf into a larger pot or directly in the ground.
Let the leaf sit for a few days to form a protective layer, then place it on soil that has good drainage. Water it only when the soil is completely dry, and once roots have developed and the original leaf has died off, transfer it to a pot.
Cuttings
To propagate a “Ghost Echeveria”, begin by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors to take a cutting. Allow the cutting to form a callous over the next few days before planting it in a soil that drains well.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Echeveria lilacina “Ghost Echeveria”
“Ghost Echeveria” is a plant recognized by its pale foliage. It can be grown in containers, floral arrangements, or directly in the soil. It is a slow-growing species that doesn’t branch out quickly.
The plant thrives both indoors and outdoors when provided with adequate lighting to reduce any stretching.
Watering
The watering requirements for “Ghost Echeveria” are similar to other succulents. The best practice for watering is the “soak and dry” method, wherein the soil is allowed to dry out completely between waterings.
Be sure to grab our complimentary watering guide so you can figure out if you’re giving your succulents too much water and how to save them if need be.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area where temperatures dip below 30° F (-1.1° C), it is advisable to grow the Ghost Echeveria in a pot that can be taken inside. This succulent does best in partial sun or bright indoor light.
Pest Information
Echeveria appear to be especially prone to mealybug invasions.
How to Propagate Echeveria lilacina “Ghost Echeveria”
Propagating Echeveria lilacina “Ghost Echeveria” successfully is possible through leaves and cuttings, but offsets are not an effective means for reproduction.
Leaves
Plant the leaf in a pot filled with well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist. In a few weeks, roots will form, and you can transplant the leaf into a larger pot or in the ground.
To propagate “Ghost Echeveria,” select a sturdy, healthy leaf from the plant, then twist it off the stem, making sure to remove all the leaf from the stem. It is okay if some of the stem is removed as well. Place the leaf in potting soil that is well-draining, and keep the soil moist. In a few weeks, roots will form and you can replant the leaf into a larger pot or directly in the ground.
Let the leaf sit for a few days to form a protective layer, then place it on soil that has good drainage. Water it only when the soil is completely dry, and once roots have developed and the original leaf has died off, transfer it to a pot.
Cuttings
To propagate a “Ghost Echeveria”, begin by using a clean, sharp knife or scissors to take a cutting. Allow the cutting to form a callous over the next few days before planting it in a soil that drains well.