Echeveria Blood Maria- 130mm

Echeveria ‘Blood Maria’ – Deep Red Rosette Succulent with Rich Colour

Echeveria ‘Blood Maria’ is a colourful rosette succulent admired for its deep red, maroon, and burgundy tones. The fleshy leaves form a neat, layered rosette, giving the plant a strong shape without taking up too much space.

Its colour can change with the growing conditions. With plenty of bright light, the leaf tips and outer foliage can develop deeper red and burgundy tones, while plants grown in lower light may appear more green.

As it matures, it may produce offsets around the main rosette. Over time, these can develop into a fuller cluster, making the plant particularly attractive in larger containers or mixed succulent displays.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Echeveria ‘Blood Maria’
Common Name: Blood Maria Echeveria
Plant Type: Rosette-forming succulent
Growth Habit: Compact, with offsets over time
Foliage: Green, red, maroon, and burgundy tones
Pot Size: 130mm diameter nursery pot
Water Requirement: Low once established
Climate: Warm and dry conditions preferred

Key Features

• Deep red to burgundy foliage
• Compact layered rosette
• Colour becomes stronger with good light
• May produce offsets as it matures
• Suitable for pots and succulent arrangements
• Works well in rock gardens and feature displays
• Drought tolerant once established
• Relatively easy to maintain

Where to Grow

Its strong colouring makes it useful as a feature plant in a succulent collection. It can be grown on patios, balconies, bright windowsills, rockeries, and in decorative containers.

The darker foliage also works well beside silver, blue-green, pale green, or yellow succulents.

Care Guide

Light

Provide bright light to encourage good growth and stronger red colouring.

It can tolerate some direct sun, but introduce it to stronger sunlight gradually. In very hot weather, some protection from intense afternoon sun may be helpful.

Watering

Allow the soil to dry completely before watering.

When the plant needs water, soak the soil thoroughly and allow the excess to drain away. Avoid keeping the roots in wet soil.

Water less often during cool weather or when the plant is not actively growing.

Soil

Use a free-draining cactus or succulent mix.

Good drainage is important because prolonged wet soil can lead to root problems.

Temperature

It prefers warm conditions and should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures.

In humid areas, good airflow around the plant is especially useful.

Propagation

Mature plants may produce offsets that can be separated and grown into new plants.

Healthy leaves may also be used for propagation under suitable conditions.

Colour Changes

The foliage does not always remain the same colour.

Bright light can bring out stronger red, maroon, and burgundy tones. Lower light may result in greener foliage and a more open rosette.

Seasonal changes can also affect the intensity of the colour.

Clumping Growth

With time, the plant may produce offsets around the main rosette. These smaller rosettes can remain attached to form a cluster or be separated for propagation.

This makes it a good choice if you enjoy succulents that gradually become fuller as they mature.

Good to Know

Avoid watering into the centre of the rosette, particularly in humid weather. Water sitting between the leaves can cause problems if it does not dry quickly.

The plant's colour, size, and shape can also vary naturally depending on the season and growing conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Echeveria ‘Blood Maria’ easy to grow?

Yes. It is generally easy to care for when provided with bright light, free-draining soil, and appropriate watering.

How do I get stronger red colouring?

Good light is one of the main factors. Gradually increasing light exposure can encourage deeper red and burgundy tones.

Can it grow indoors?

Yes. It can grow indoors if it receives plenty of bright natural light. A sunny windowsill can work well.

How often should I water it?

There is no fixed schedule. Check the soil and water only after it has dried completely.

Does it form offsets?

Yes. Mature plants may produce offsets around the main rosette, eventually creating a fuller cluster.

Is it frost tolerant?

No. It should be protected from frost and freezing conditions.

Can I grow it in a rock garden?

Yes. It can work well in a rock garden as long as the soil drains quickly and the location receives sufficient light.

What You Will Receive

The plant is supplied in a 130mm diameter nursery container.

The photograph is representative of the plant you may receive. Since every succulent grows differently, the plant supplied may vary slightly in colour, size, shape, rosette fullness, and growth stage.

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