Echeveria Peach Pride is a succulent plant belonging to the genus Echeveria in the Crassulaceae family. It is a hybrid variety of Echeveria Frosty Morning, also known as Peach's Charm. Its leaves are obovate, relatively broad, with short leaf tips. The leaves are green with a slight layer of white powder on the surface.
Echeveria Peach Pride has a robust stem that grows quickly, is prone to branching, and can easily become woody, forming mature trunks with bark that is brown or grayish-brown. When in optimal condition, its leaves turn yellow-green, with leaf edges and tips displaying a peach-red hue.
Growing Conditions for Echeveria Peach Pride:
· Drought and Temperature Tolerance: It is drought-tolerant and can withstand low temperatures around freezing. During high-temperature weather, shading is necessary.
· Soil Requirements: It prefers loose, well-drained, aerated, and fertile sandy soil.
· Ideal Temperature: The optimal growth temperature is 10–25°C.
· Light Requirements: Echeveria Peach Pride thrives in full sunlight and can be grown outdoors in open light. However, during the high-temperature summer months, it enters dormancy, requiring reduced watering frequency and a halt in watering when temperatures exceed 35°C.
Propagation:
Echeveria Peach Pride is easy to propagate and can be grown through division, cuttings, or leaf propagation. For leaf propagation:
1. Carefully remove full, healthy leaves without damaging the buds at the base.
2. Lay the leaves flat on the soil surface, ensuring the correct orientation with the top side facing up.
3. Place the setup in a well-ventilated environment with indirect light and wait for sprouts to emerge.
Characteristics and Observations:
· Alternate Names: Echeveria Peach Pride is also called Peach's Charm, Egg Jade Lotus, Egg Echeveria Peach Pride, Cream Echeveria Peach Pride, and Peach Blossom Stone.
· Appearance in Prime Condition: When exposed to sufficient sunlight and grown outdoors for extended periods, Echeveria Peach Pride displays a striking yellow and translucent appearance.
· Growth Behavior: Ideal growth occurs within the temperature range of 5–25°C, allowing for outdoor cultivation.
· Light Dependency: Adequate sunlight is crucial to prevent elongation, as lack of light leads to green, leggy stems.
· Grouping and Aesthetics: Echeveria Peach Pride tends to form clusters and grow long stems, making it well-suited for cultivating mature trunks (bonsai-style). As it matures, its branches become thick and strong, with leaves densely growing at the branch tips, offering excellent ornamental value.