California plant hybridizer Bob Grim is the creator of this lovely cross. This is one Echeveria that doesn't have as many pups in the bottom of the pot, as opposed to the many hen and chicks types of Echeverias that have so many children they don't know what to do. One single big, fat, rosette in a cool, rich, creamy whitish hue (ok, there's some greyish tints in the folds and shadows). Nice, rose pink tips grace the fat, puffy, triangle shaped leaves, very slightly cupped and curved and even. Weather in the winter often enhances the rose tints. Add to that the powder coat of farina, the protective white dust some succulents make to coat their leaves. Being this white, Paloma needs some really bright light to thrive; Paloma means dove, maybe named for its delicate pale coloring. With not so many offsets, propagate this plant with leaf cuttings, which readily root when laid on damp soil. (It's ok, there's no patent on it). The flowers are borne on flesh colored tall stalks that hold clusters of peach colored bells with bright yellow insides to light the way for the butterflies and hummingbirds. You'll love their light, too.
- Drought Tolerant
- Pet Friendly
- Low Maintenance
Quick Care Guide:
- Water - Low (1): Needs very little water to survive. Wait until the plant is completely dry then fully soak. Drought tolerant by nature.
- High - (5): Plant needs a lot of light; direct is even better. These plants do best when placed on a window sill or next to a bright window. Avoid concentrated, hot light from window which may cause burning (magnifying glass effect).
- Difficulty - Low (1): These plants need barely any attention to thrive. Set it and forget it.