Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina)

Ghost Echeveria

Echeveria lilacina

Pale silvery-lilac rosettes glow like frosted porcelain. Evergreen succulent perennial; common name: Ghost Echeveria.

Full sun
0.5–1/week
Beginner
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Plant Needs

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Sunlight Thrives in bright direct sun for vibrant foliage color; tolerate partial shade during intense summer midday heat
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Watering Water deeply only when the entire soil medium is completely dry; avoid wetting the rosette center to prevent rot
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Temperature Optimal growth at 15–25°C; protect from frost below 5°C to prevent leaf damage
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Characteristics

  • Leaf: Thick, fleshy spoon-shaped leaves with powdery farina coating; silvery-lilac base hue
  • Flower: Bell-shaped coral-pink blooms on 20–30 cm tall slender stalks
  • Stem: Short central stem; offsets form dense clumps over 2–3 years
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Care Guide

Watering

Water when soil is fully dry; allow excess water to drain completely

Fertilization

Diluted succulent feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-nitrogen, phosphorus-rich diluted feed to promote compact growth

Dried eggshell powder topdress:Grind dried eggshells to fine powder; dust lightly on soil surface to improve drainage and add slow-release calcium
Pruning
  • Remove dried, dead leaves from the rosette base to eliminate pest hiding spots
  • Trim spent flower stalks at the base after blooming to conserve plant energy
  • Gently separate offsets in spring for propagation; avoid damaging the parent rosette’s root system
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Toxicity

Warning: this plant may be toxic.

Pets & Humans

Pets: ASPCA confirmed: Non-toxic to cats; no adverse effects from ingestion or contact

Humans: No known toxic effects for humans; safe for handling and accidental ingestion

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Garden Uses & Culture

Culture: Symbolizes quiet resilience and understated beauty in succulent collections

Usage: Ornamental succulent for container gardens, rockeries, and low-water landscape borders