Echeveria desmetiana, incorrectly known as Echeveria peacockii, is a succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. L. de Smet was the first grower of this plant.
Peacock echeveria has moderate disease resistance but is more sensitive to humidity. It becomes vulnerable to illnesses when humidity is high and is liable to develop root rot during dormancy. Regarding care, Peacock echeveria tolerates drought yet requires increased watering in the active growing season. Watering should be greatly reduced or stopped entirely during the dormant period. Peacock echeveria is best suited to growers with some experience, as it can be challenging to care for, particularly during dormancy. It is especially appropriate for those who can devote time to its care over the winter months.
How to keep Echeveria Desmetiana.
Light
Peacock echeveria needs ample sunlight to do well, mirroring the strong sun of its native habitat. It can tolerate spots with less light, but excessive sun can scorch the leaves, while too little light can cause stunted growth and faded color.
Temperature
Peacock echeveria's native temperature conditions are a hot, dry climate with temperatures from 20 to 38 ℃ (68 to 100.4 ℉). The plant prefers warmth and can tolerate winter lows down to 10 ℃ (50 ℉). During summer, keep it in a well-ventilated spot and avoid subjecting it to temperatures over 38 ℃ (100.4 ℉).
Fertilizer
Peacock echeveria needs only light fertilizer applications once or twice a year during the growing season. Do not fertilize in winter or in summer when it is dormant. Cut back on feeding for recently repotted plants and wait a couple of months after repotting before applying fertilizer. Fertilizing helps maintain healthy growth and encourages flowering.
Pot & Repot
When repotting a peacock echeveria, choose a pot just a bit larger than the current one that has good drainage. Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Gently remove the plant from its old pot, brush off excess soil, and set it at the same depth in the new pot. Wait a few days before watering to allow any root damage to heal. Repot in spring or fall, and place it in a brightly lit area.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-12
- Mature Height
- 6 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Blue, Green, Red
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Red, Pink
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico
