{"product_id":"monroe-succulent-echeveria-monroe","title":"Monroe Succulent - Echeveria 'Monroe'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonroe Succulent (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Monroe') is a compact rosette of fat, silvery blue-green leaves with pinky-red tips, around 20cm tall and wide. Its colour depends on how you grow it: silver-green in light shade with regular water, pinky-orange in full sun and dry conditions. That makes it a clever choice for gardeners who like to steer the look of their plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can steer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it more sun and less water for pink-orange tones, or more shade and regular water for cool silver-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChubby leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, rounded leaves give the rosette a plump, full look that suits modern pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight in good light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong light keeps the rosette compact and dense instead of loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with dry spells and needs little care once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, shallow trough lets you plant several rosettes 20cm apart and compare how the colour changes between sun and shade positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a sunny rockery pocket with sharp drainage the tips turn pinky-orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright indoor spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny room keeps the rosette tight, while a shadier shelf gives a cooler look. Like other echeverias it is not listed as toxic to pets, though a chewed plant can still cause a mild stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monroe Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good light is the key: it gives tighter, more compact rosettes, and full sun brings out the colour shading on the leaves. In light shade it stays a cooler silver-green. Outdoors, choose a sunny, sheltered position in warm temperate, Mediterranean or arid and semi-arid areas, or a dry covered spot in the subtropics. It is frost tender, so in cool or frosty areas grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs well drained soil. A gritty cactus mix in a pot suits it, and in a garden bed a raised, gravelly position keeps the crown dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet the soil, not the leaves. Wait until the mix has dried through before watering again, which in warm weather is about every ten days to a fortnight for a pot. Skip winter feeding and give a light, half-strength dose once the weather warms in spring. Remember that drier conditions deepen the pink tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Remove dead, dry leaves from around the rosette, and avoid handling the plant too often, which dulls its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonroe Succulent is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that settles in quickly once potted up. Tube plants are small young rosettes. Their colour settles once they are potted on and sitting in their final light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick leaves make succulents forgiving travellers. Unpack the plant as soon as it arrives, pot it into gritty mix, and wait about a week before the first watering so any damaged roots can heal. The tube is raised by our grower and is not always on hand. When it shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page 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\"\u003eAll echeverias in our range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eMore succulents to grow alongside it\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 Australian guide to growing succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eRepotting advice for succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will Monroe be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-green in light shade with regular water, and pinky-orange in full sun with drier conditions. The plant you grow reflects where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it growing loose and tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means too little light. Move it to a brighter spot and new growth will form tighter rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I touch the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry not to. Frequent handling dulls the colour, so move the plant by its pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790313652543,"sku":"ECH-HYB-MONROE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/monroe-succulent-echeveria-monroe.jpg?v=1792206183","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/monroe-succulent-echeveria-monroe","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}