🌱 Morphology

Horticultural origin echeveria that forms rosettes of fleshy leaves arranged in a spiral. Its leaves are short and spatulate, with a glaucous surface and a coloration that can develop pink or reddish tones on the margins and apices when it receives sufficient light and experiences cool temperatures. The shape of the rosette, the thickness of the leaves, and the intensity of the color depend on growing conditions. As it matures, it may develop a short stem and produce basal offsets.

🌍 Origin, genealogy, and family

Japanese hybrid created by Naoyuki Hagane, recorded on page 192 of Guide to Echeveria. Its genealogy is Echeveria runyonii ‘San Carlos’ × Echeveria ‘Pinwheel’. The first parent is related to the populations of the Sierra de San Carlos in Tamaulipas, Mexico. ‘Pinwheel’ is listed as a provisional name in the International Crassulaceae Network, so it is advisable to retain the designation used in the published genealogy of the hybrid without attributing a more precise botanical identity than what is documented.

Family: Crassulaceae. Subfamily: Sempervivoideae. Tribe: Sedeae. Subtribe: Sedinae.

❄️ Temperature — USDA 9b

It is recommended to protect it from frost and the combination of cold and persistent moisture. As a conservative growing guideline, it should be kept above 5°C during the winter, especially if the substrate is not completely dry. Tolerance to lower temperatures depends on acclimatization, the duration of the cold, and the physiological state of the plant.

☀️ Lighting

It needs intense light to maintain a compact rosette and promote the appearance of pink or reddish tones. Gradual adaptation to direct sunlight is recommended, avoiding sudden exposure during heatwaves. A target PAR DLI of 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ can promote balanced growth and good color expression. Lack of light causes more open rosettes and elongated leaves.

💧 Growth cycle and watering

Opportunistic, with growth mainly during the mild seasons. Activity is usually more intense in spring and autumn, although it depends on temperatures and growing conditions. Water thoroughly and wait for the substrate to dry out completely before watering again. During periods of extreme heat or cold, reduce watering frequency, avoiding waterlogging and the accumulation of water between the leaves.

🌸 Flowering

It may produce lateral flower stems with bell-shaped flowers in warm tones, generally orange or pink, with yellow highlights inside, as is common in many hybrid echeverias. The timing and abundance of flowering depend on the maturity of the specimen and the lighting and growing conditions. No fixed age for first flowering is established without specific data on the cultivar.

🌿 Nutrition

During active growth, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, in moderate doses adapted to the volume of the substrate. Balanced nutrition promotes the development of healthy roots and firm leaves without stimulating excessively rapid growth. It is recommended to reduce or suspend fertilization during dormancy or when temperatures are extreme.

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with a substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.
9x9 cm pot