
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost' Variegata' f. cristata
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost Variegata' f. cristata – Sculptural Crested Beauty
Echeveria 'Cubic Frost Variegata' f. cristata is a truly unique succulent, hailing from the hybrid Echeveria 'Cubic Frost', itself a cultivar of uncertain parentage believed to be linked to Mexican natives. This rare crested form combines striking pastel variegation with a contorted, almost coral-like shape, making it a statement piece in any collection. Its unusual growth habit and colouration make it a prized one-off specimen among succulent enthusiasts.
Distinctive Features
- Crested Growth: Instead of a single rosette, this plant grows in a dense, fan-like crest, forming an irregular mound of crowded leaves.
- Pastel Variegation: The thick, fleshy leaves display creamy yellows, soft lavenders, and blue-greens with powdery farina across their surface.
- Sculptural Texture: The compact, curled leaves give it a tactile, sculptural quality that evokes coral reefs or abstract art forms.
Care Tips
- Light: Prefers bright indirect light to partial sun. Avoid harsh midday sun which may damage variegated tissue.
- Water: Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water sparingly in winter.
- Humidity: Thrives in dry indoor conditions; avoid excessive humidity which may lead to rot.
- Media: Use a very well-draining cactus or succulent mix, ideally with perlite or pumice.
- Temperature: Best kept between 15–27°C; protect from frost and sudden temperature drops.
- Fertiliser: Feed lightly during active growth in spring and summer with a diluted succulent fertiliser.
- Repotting: Repot in spring if roots outgrow the container or the crest expands significantly.
Additional Notes
- This cultivar is slow-growing and often remains compact for many years, making it ideal for display pots or collectors’ shelves.
- Highly sensitive to overwatering due to its thick leaf structure and crested form.
- Non-toxic to pets, but always monitor curious nibblers as leaves can be fragile and difficult to replace.
- Due to its rarity and form, it may be considered a collector’s specimen rather than a starter plant.
With its arresting form and delicate pastel shades, Echeveria 'Cubic Frost Variegata' f. crestata represents the height of ornamental succulent cultivation. Whether displayed as a conversation starter or nurtured in a specialist collection, this crested gem exemplifies nature’s unpredictably beautiful mutations.
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Size: 100mm Pot - A
