{"product_id":"blue-bird-succulent-echeveria-blue-bird","title":"Blue Bird Succulent - Echeveria 'Blue Bird'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Bird Succulent (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Bird') is a compact, symmetrical rosette about 20cm tall and 30cm wide, with silver-blue leaves that taper to a point. In colder weather each leaf takes on a blush of pink, and a mature, happy plant sends up long stems of pinky-orange bell flowers. It is a tidy, low effort succulent for sunny pots and rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool silver-blue leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pointed leaves form a symmetrical rosette in a cool colour that stands out in a garden of greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pink blush in the cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf is gently shaded with pink in colder weather, so the plant changes through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on long stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send up pinky-orange bells that nod above the rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and symmetrical.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rosette keeps a tight, even shape without any trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought tolerant once established and happy in a pot, a rockery or on a bright sill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a wide, shallow bowl of gritty mix. It looks best with space around each rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it in a sunny pocket of gravel, where the pale blue leaves stand out against dark stone or red-tinted succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed succulent displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with maroon-leaved echeverias or green aloes for contrast in colour and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Bird Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best colour and the tightest rosette, and indoors it wants your brightest window. It suits frost free gardens in subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates. Echeverias are frost tender, so in cold areas keep it in a pot and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained soil. A cactus and succulent mix is ideal for pots, and grit or a raised bed helps on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top of the soil is dry, and take care not to overwater. Water around the plant or into the saucer, never onto the rosette. Rain is usually enough for plants in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Carefully pull away any dead, dry leaves from the edge of the rosette, and cut the flower stems back to the base once the bells have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blue Bird Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in a sunny, free draining spot. Expect a small rosette that settles within a couple of weeks and then grows slowly and steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/echeverias\"\u003eBrowse our full range of echeverias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents for pots and gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once it is mature and happy. Pinky-orange bell flowers rise on long stems above the rosette. Good light and a restrained watering routine give the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the pink blush appeared?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. The leaves take on a pink blush in colder weather, and the plain silver-blue returns as it warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcheverias are generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Any plant can upset an animal that eats a lot of it, so keep it out of reach of a determined nibbler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790310637887,"sku":"ECH-HYB-BLUEBI-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blue-bird-succulent-echeveria-blue-bird.jpg?v=1792198724","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blue-bird-succulent-echeveria-blue-bird","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}