**Origin** *Echeveria shaviana* originates from northern Mexico. It is found in the mountainous regions of Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. **Description** *Echeveria shaviana* is an attractive succulent that forms rosettes with gray-green to blue-gray leaves featuring white, wavy, and ruffled edges. The short-stemmed rosettes can grow up to 15 cm in diameter and produce offsets, eventually forming a dense cluster. The leaves take on a pink hue when exposed to direct sunlight. The bell-shaped flowers appear on branched stalks that can reach up to 30 cm tall in summer. They are pink on the outside and yellow to yellow-orange on the inside, reaching up to 1.3 cm in length and 0.7 cm in diameter. **Care and Cultivation of *Echeveria shaviana*** - **Soil**: Echeverias require fast-draining soil. While many gardeners create their own mix, commercial cactus and succulent soil also works well. - **Light**: These succulents prefer full sun to partial shade. Avoid sudden changes in light exposure and intense afternoon sun, especially in summer. During winter, place them in the sunniest window spot in your home. - **Hardiness**: *Echeveria shaviana* can tolerate temperatures from 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C). - **Watering**: Proper watering is crucial. Echeverias should not be kept too wet or too dry. The preferred method is “soak and dry” — water thoroughly and then wait for the soil to dry out completely before watering again. - **Fertilizing**: Echeverias can grow well without fertilizer but may benefit from additional nutrients. - **Repotting**: Repotting is necessary in spring or early summer if needed. - **Propagation**: Echeveria is one of the easiest succulents to propagate, usually through offsets or leaves, but also via stem cuttings or seeds. **Toxicity of *Echeveria shaviana*** Echeveria is non-toxic to pets and humans, although it is not recommended to ingest it.


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