{"product_id":"echeveria-cuspitata-var-zaragoza-echeveria-de-punta-de-lanza-copia","title":"Echeveria cuspitata var. cuspitata | Spear-point echeveria","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Forms compact rosettes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12 cm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with fleshy, narrow, and elongated leaves that gradually taper to a very sharp point, a feature that inspires the epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecuspidata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The leaves have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egray-green to bluish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tones, with a fine powdery coating that softens their color. The rosette has a star-shaped silhouette, defined by the length and sharpness of its leaves. With abundant light, it can develop pink or reddish hues at the tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistribution, habitat and family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a botanical variety native to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enorthern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoahuila and Nuevo León\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It inhabits arid regions and dry scrublands, where rapid drainage and irregular water availability favor its adaptation. It belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassulaceae family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sedeae tribe, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrceolatae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series. The specific altitude of the populations of this variety is not sufficiently established in the sources consulted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA 9b: −3.9 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This value represents the lower climatic limit of the USDA zone, not a guaranteed minimum temperature for the plant. Although it comes from arid regions, it should not be assumed that it tolerates intense frosts simply by being a xerophyte. It is recommended to protect it from frosts, especially with high humidity or wet substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a reference range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDLI PAR 20–30 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Abundant lighting favors a compact rosette and a well-defined star-shaped silhouette. It is advisable to gradually acclimate it to direct sunlight to avoid leaf scorch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth cycle and watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is recommended to water thoroughly during growth and allow the substrate to dry before watering again. In winter, water input should be reduced, especially if temperatures are low. The substrate must be very well-draining, without waterlogging or persistent moisture around the base of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces flower stems that rise above the rosette, with bell-shaped flowers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange to reddish tones, with yellow tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, characteristic of the genus. The exact time may vary depending on growing conditions. There is not enough solid information to specify the age of first flowering, confirm self-fertility, or establish whether it exhibits multiple flowering flushes during the same season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the active growth period, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Succulents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is recommended, applied after watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesert CHOICE® Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During winter dormancy, fertilization is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet black 10x10 cm pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DesertSTORE.es","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59234356429135,"sku":null,"price":10.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9818\/5628\/files\/0D0D9A5B-9B2E-45D3-9A76-3B22732F70C5.jpg?v=1792774286","url":"https:\/\/desertstore.es\/en\/products\/echeveria-cuspitata-var-zaragoza-echeveria-de-punta-de-lanza-copia","provider":"DesertSTORE.es","version":"1.0","type":"link"}