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Ghost Echeveria Plant Care
Echeveria lilacina Kimnach & Moran
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This succulent is known for its powdery lilac leaves that form a tight rosette shape. Originating from Mexico, Echeveria lilacina is highly sought after by plant collectors for its stunning color and unique texture, making it a beautiful addition to any collection.
Every 10–14 days
Bright indirect light
50–85°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Ghost Echeveria?
Water Ghost Echeveria every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Ghost Echeveria Native To?
What Is the Ghost Echeveria?
Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Echeveria genus. Ghost Echeveria is native to Mexico. Ghost Echeveria is also known as Lilac Echeveria.
Ghost Echeveria displays a rosette-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Ghost Echeveria produces colorful bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ghost Echeveria?
Echeveria lilacina requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Ghost Echeveria Need?
Ghost Echeveria thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ghost Echeveria in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ghost Echeveria Prefer?
Echeveria lilacina grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Ghost Echeveria prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ghost Echeveria?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Ghost Echeveria to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ghost Echeveria?
Feed Ghost Echeveria every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Ghost Echeveria?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Ghost Echeveria?
Ghost Echeveria can be propagated through offsets, leaf cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mexican snowball plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ghost Echeveria Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ghost Echeveria, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Ghost Echeveria?
Ghost Echeveria is susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Ghost Echeveria Need?
Ghost Echeveria grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Ghost Echeveria is native to Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Ghost Echeveria as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Ghost Echeveria is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Echeveria genus — compare its care with other Echeveria species on PlantoScan.
Echeveria is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Ghost Echeveria thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Echeveria Species
Other Echeveria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Echeveria lilacina Kimnach & Moran, family Crassulaceae (first published in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 52: 176 (1980)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ghost Echeveria, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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