Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' is an Australianhybridknown asEcheveria’Blue Surprise ' exterior of Australia .
Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice '
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' is a hybrid ofEcheveria lilacinacreated by Andrew Thompson of Cactusland in Melbourne , Australia . Unfortunately , some other vendor in Australia also trade it asEcheveria lilacina’Blue Surprise ' ( ' Andrew ’s Choice ' ) . This name is incorrect because the plant is a loan-blend , not a cultivar ofEcheveria lilacina . Additionally , the sellers have confusedEcheveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' withEcheveria×gilva’Blue Surprise ' . This loan-blend is a much more late works thanEcheveria× gilva ' Blue Surprise ' .
Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' , also sold asEcheveria’Blue Surprise ' , is a charming small succulent that forms compactrosettesof gray-headed - green leaves that take on a lilac hue in cold conditions . The rosette can grow up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) in diameter and slowly produce offsets , take form a clump with age .
In leaping , Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' produces clusters of small , Alexander Melville Bell - form blossom hang from curve stalks . The flowers are pinkish - red with yellow tips and interiors .
Private collection, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Deborah Toomey. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Echeveria ' Andrew ’s Choice ' ask full sun to partial shade for optimum ontogenesis . Therefore , place it near the brightest window in your home . If you move the flora alfresco in saltation , gradually avoid photograph to vivid good afternoon Sunday .
grunge : have soil that drains rapidly is most important for grow a hefty succulent . While many agriculturalist prefer tocreate their own soil mix , commercial soil for succulent will wreak fine .
Temperature : gamy temperature are not a trouble as long as there is plenty of impudent air , butEcheveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' is a legal tender succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of exposure of freeze temperature . It grow full inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with mediocre minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Private collection, Manila, Philippines. Photo by Argie Salango. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Watering : This plant prefers the " soaking and dry " method acting during the growing time of year . water system profoundly and let the land altogether dry out before watering again . pee sparingly during the winter , only enough to keep the plant from shriveling . Above all , if you have a discus under the corporation , do not forget to empty the extra water .
Fertilizing : Although it can grow well without fertiliser , Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' may benefit from extra nutrient . Feed only during the growing season and use a water supply - soluble fertiliser adulterate to half the recommended strong point .
Repotting : If grow this plant in a container , repot as needed in fountain or early summer , but assure the soil is dry before you start . Also , always employ a container with drainage holes .
Private collection, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
multiplication : Echeveria ' Andrew ’s Choice ' can be spread by leave of absence or offsets during the growing season , with springiness being the best time .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
Echeveria’Andrew ’s Choice ' has no toxic effects reported . However , although it is safe for grow around children andpets , it is not advisable to eat it .
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