Echeveria peacockii
Also known as: Peacock echeveria
Silvery-blue tight rosettes with a thick farina coat. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Mexico (Hidalgo), stays around Rosette 12–15 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)
- Mature size: Rosette 12–15 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Hidalgo)
- Mature size
- Rosette 12–15 cm
- Growth habit
- Stemless silvery rosette
- Leaf colour
- Powdery silver-blue, sometimes pink-tinged
- Flower colour
- Coral-red bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Peacock echeveria
About the Echeveria peacockii
Silvery-blue tight rosettes with a thick farina coat. Stays neat and compact; sometimes flowers coral-red twice a year.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria peacockii is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Hidalgo). Silvery-blue tight rosettes with a thick farina coat. Stays neat and compact; sometimes flowers coral-red twice a year.
Identification
Key identification features: Powdery silver-blue, sometimes pink-tinged leaves in a Stemless silvery rosette form, reaching Rosette 12–15 cm. Also known as Peacock echeveria. Nickname: 'Peacock echeveria'. Nickname: 'Peacock echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria peacockii?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria peacockii toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria peacockii, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.