Apus Echeveria (Echeveria 'Apus')

Apus Echeveria

Echeveria 'Apus'

Its rosettes hold powdery leaves like frozen starlight. Succulent ornamental; common name: Apus Echeveria.

Full sun
1/week
Beginner
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Plant Needs

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Sunlight Bright direct to partial sun; full sun exposure enhances the pinkish-red leaf tip coloration
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Watering Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry; avoid standing water to prevent root rot
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Temperature Tolerates mild frost down to 5°C; avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 35°C
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Characteristics

  • Leaf: Thick, fleshy spoon-shaped leaves with powdery farina; blue-green base with pinkish-red leaf tips
  • Flower: Bell-shaped coral-pink blooms on thin, upright stalks
  • Stem: Short, compact stem concealed within the rosette
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Care Guide

Watering

Water when the top 5 cm of soil is fully dry; allow excess water to drain completely

Fertilization

Diluted cactus fertilizer once monthly. Use low-nitrogen fertilizer to avoid damaging fleshy leaves

Eggshell powder topdress:Grind dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on the soil surface to add calcium without burning roots
Pruning
  • Remove dried, dead leaves from the rosette base to reduce pest and fungal risk
  • Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to conserve the plant’s energy
  • Gently separate offset pups for propagation during spring repotting
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Toxicity

Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA confirmed non-toxic; no harmful effects if ingested

Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact

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Garden Uses & Culture

Culture: N/A

Usage: Ornamental succulent for container gardens, rock gardens, and indoor succulent arrangements