{"product_id":"succulent-echeveria-gemmula","title":"Succulent - Echeveria gemmula","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Echeveria gemmula succulent (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria gemmula\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small Mexican rosette plant, about 10cm tall and wide, with narrow leaves that end in sharp red tips. Its colour moves between pale pink-green and blue-grey as the light and season change. Happy plants add coral pink bell flowers with orange insides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true species.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a species echeveria from Mexico rather than a hybrid, with its own look of small leaves ending in red points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShifting colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink-green in some seasons and blue-grey in others, depending on light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10cm across, it fits a teacup, a small bowl or a gap between rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells open coral pink with orange insides on mature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall pots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good fit for a shallow pot or a mixed succulent bowl. Plant 10cm apart for a close cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockery pockets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny nook between stones suits it, as long as rain drains away quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindowsills and displays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong light indoors keeps its shape and colour, so keep it close to the glass in a bright room. Echeverias are not generally listed as toxic to cats or dogs, although a mouthful of any plant can disagree with a pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Echeveria gemmula in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour. Acclimatise a plant to summer sun over a week or two, because new plants can scorch. In warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens it grows outside happily, and in the subtropics it prefers a spot under cover from the rain. Protect it from frost, and from cold, wet soil in winter, by growing it in a pot that can sit under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty, free draining soil is key. Use cactus mix with coarse sand or fine gravel mixed through it, and keep the crown just above the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be sparing with the water. When the soil is dry right through, give the pot a thorough drink at soil level, then leave it alone until it dries again. A light feed at half strength in early spring is more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Resist the urge to handle it, since frequent touching dulls the colour, and only remove leaves once they are dead and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Echeveria gemmula as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is potted up. Plants are supplied young. They develop their distinctive adult shape and sharper points as they grow, so judge the plant in a year, not on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and ride well, since the thick leaves store water. Open the box promptly, let the plant sit in bright shade for a few days, and hold off watering for about a week so any bruised roots can callus. This tube is raised by our grower, so supply comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none today, 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\"\u003eBrowse all 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculent care: the Australian guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eBeginner tips for growing plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will it be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt varies between pale pink-green and blue-grey. The shade depends on how much light it gets, so expect some change from season to season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the red tips not sharp yet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants have not developed their adult form. The points sharpen as the rosette grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I handle it much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep handling to a minimum. Frequent touching dulls its colour, so move it by the pot and not by the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790312964415,"sku":"ECH-GEM-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/succulent-echeveria-gemmula.jpg?v=1792206160","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/succulent-echeveria-gemmula","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}