Echeveria 'Sunita' is a captivating succulent cultivar known for its vibrant display of colors and charming rosette form. This hybrid, reportedly a cross between Echeveria 'Dondo' and Echeveria 'Cante', presents a visually appealing addition to any collection with its dynamic foliage that shifts in hue.
 
Key Features for an Echeveria - Sunita
Forms a compact, symmetrical rosette of fleshy leaves.
Foliage exhibits a striking color gradient, often transitioning from green or lavender near the base to vibrant pink, orange, or red towards the tips.
Leaves typically possess a slightly cupped or spoon-like shape.
Grows to a relatively small size, making it suitable for various planting arrangements.
Produces flower stalks with bell-shaped flowers, usually in shades of pink or orange, often appearing in the summer.
 
How to care for an Echeveria Sunita
Provide bright, indirect sunlight or some direct morning sun to enhance coloration.
Use a well-draining soil mix, such as a specific cactus or succulent blend, to prevent waterlogging.
Water thoroughly only when the soil has completely dried out.
Reduce watering significantly during the cooler, less active growing season.
Ensure good air circulation around the plant.
 
Maintenance and Propagation for an Echeveria Sunita
Remove dead or dying lower leaves as they appear to maintain the plant's appearance and help prevent potential issues.
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted succulent fertilizer.
Repotting is infrequent, typically only necessary when the plant outgrows its container, ideally done in spring.
Propagate easily from offsets (chicks) that form around the base of the mother plant.
Propagation can also be successful using healthy leaves carefully removed from the rosette; allow the leaf cutting to callous before placing it on soil.
 
This delightful Echeveria offers a beautiful combination of form and color, proving to be a rewarding plant for both novice and experienced succulent enthusiasts. Its relatively straightforward care requirements and ease of propagation contribute to its popularity, allowing growers to easily expand their collection or share with others.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.