Echeveria 'Violet Queen' is a captivating succulent hybrid celebrated for its striking rosettes of broad leaves that often display beautiful shades of violet, purple, and pink. This regal-looking plant adds a touch of rich color and elegant form to succulent collections and arrangements, making it a highly sought-after variety among enthusiasts.
 
Key Features of Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
Large, Broad Rosette: Typically forms a substantial and impressive rosette of fleshy leaves.
Rounded to Spatulate Leaves: The leaves are often broad, somewhat rounded to spoon-shaped (spatulate), and can have a slightly cupped appearance.
Stunning Violet to Purple Coloration: The most distinctive feature is the beautiful coloration of the leaves, which can range from soft lavender to deep violet and sometimes exhibit pink or silvery undertones, often intensifying with cooler temperatures and brighter light.
Powdery Coating (Farina): The leaves are often covered in a powdery white coating (farina) that gives them a soft, matte finish and helps protect them. Handle with care to avoid rubbing it off.
Relatively Large Size: Can grow to a significant size compared to some other Echeverias, making it a focal point in displays.
Potential for Offsets: Mature plants may produce offsets or "chicks" around the base, allowing for propagation.
 
Care for Your Echeveria 'Violet Queen'
Light: Requires bright, indirect sunlight to maintain its vibrant coloration and compact growth. Some direct morning sun or filtered afternoon sun is usually tolerated well. Insufficient light can lead to duller colors and etiolation (stretching).
Soil: Needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A commercial cactus or succulent mix amended with perlite or pumice is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry to the touch. Overwatering is a significant risk for Echeverias. Reduce watering considerably during the dormant winter months.
Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures and is generally not frost-tolerant. Protect from freezing conditions.
Humidity: Adapts well to typical household humidity levels. Good air circulation is beneficial.
 
Maintenance for a Thriving Plant
Handling Farina: Handle the leaves gently to avoid damaging the powdery coating. Water from the base of the plant.
Removing Dead Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves from the base of the rosette to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant has outgrown its container. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger and has drainage holes. Spring or early summer is the best time for repotting.
Pest Control: Monitor for common succulent pests like mealybugs and aphids. Treat any infestations promptly with appropriate methods.
Fertilizing: Generally does not require heavy feeding. A diluted balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied sparingly once or twice during the active growing season (spring and summer).
 
Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection
Offsets (Chicks): Carefully separate offsets that have developed their own root systems from the mother plant. Allow the cut surfaces to callus over for a day or two before planting them in well-draining soil.
Leaf Cuttings: Select healthy, mature leaves and ensure a clean break from the stem. Allow the cut end to callus for several days. Place the callused leaf on top of well-draining soil or slightly bury the callused end. Mist lightly and provide indirect light until roots and new plantlets emerge. This can be a slower process.
Stem Cuttings: If the plant develops a stem, sections can be cut, allowed to callus, and then planted in well-draining soil.
 
Echeveria 'Violet Queen', with its majestic rosettes and captivating violet to purple hues, is a truly stunning succulent that adds a touch of regal beauty to any collection. Its relatively easy care and impressive presence make it a favorite among succulent enthusiasts.
 
 
* 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.