{"product_id":"fantastic-fountain-succulent-echeveria-hybrid-fantastic-fountain","title":"Fantastic Fountain Succulent - Echeveria hybrid 'Fantastic Fountain'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic Fountain Succulent (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Fantastic Fountain') is a Taiwanese hybrid that grows as a mounding stem of stacked, lilac-blue leaves instead of a flat disc. It reaches 15cm to 30cm tall but only about 15cm wide, and the layered leaves hide the trunk as it grows. Bright orange-pink flower spikes on long stems follow on happy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA different shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, layered growth gives it height, which most echeverias lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac-blue foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, soft colour that suits pale pots and pale gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-pink flowers rise on tall stems from mature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it takes heat and dry spells well, though it is frost tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePups for propagation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small plants form around the base, and you can lift and replant them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its height and narrow 15cm width suit a deep pot where it stands as a vertical accent. Plant 15cm apart if you group several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sunny corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it among low stones and gravel, where the stacked form adds height without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows indoors in a bright position with indirect light. Echeverias are not regarded as toxic to cats and dogs, though any plant chewed to bits can upset a stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fantastic Fountain Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright position with indirect light suits it, with shelter from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves. It is frost tender, so grow it outdoors only where winters are frost free, in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid areas. In cooler districts keep it in a pot under cover. Heat and dry spells do not trouble it once established, but long wet weather does, so give it rain cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, gritty soil. In a pot use a cactus mix with extra coarse sand, and choose a pot heavy enough not to tip as the stem lengthens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but rarely. Let the pot drain completely each time, and never leave it standing in a full saucer. In the cooler months it may go for weeks without a drink, and a single half-strength feed in spring is all the feeding it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No routine pruning. Remove dead leaves low on the stem, and lift off pups at the base to replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic Fountain Succulent is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that settles in quickly once potted up. Young plants may be green when they arrive. The lilac-blue colour develops as they grow in brighter light, and the stem lengthens over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, water-filled leaves help succulents cope with a few days in a box. Unpack on arrival, give the plant a few days in bright shade, and delay the first watering by about a week. Our grower supplies the tubes, and they do sell out from time to time. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\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\"\u003eOur full echeveria range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry 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\"\u003eThe complete succulent care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eRepotting guide for pots and pups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed at 15cm to 30cm tall and about 15cm wide. The stem builds slowly, and the layered leaves hide it as they stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green, not lilac?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants are often green. Colour develops as the plant grows in brighter light, so increase the light gradually rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is frost tender. Grow it in a pot in cool or frosty areas and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790312800575,"sku":"ECH-HYB-FANTAS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fantastic-fountain-succulent-echeveria-hybrid-fantastic-fountain.jpg?v=1792206155","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fantastic-fountain-succulent-echeveria-hybrid-fantastic-fountain","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}