Synonyms:

No synonyms are recorded for this species name.

Habitat:

Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ is a nursery cultivar and thus doesn’t exist in nature. Echeverias in general, instead, are native to South America.

Description:

Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ is a small rosette-forming succulent plant. It is the perfect plant for a balcony or a small pot in a office, as it’s tough and resistant to any adversity, as well as highly decorative. It has these dark, deep green leaves, succulent, slightly concave and tongue-shaped. The rosette is beautiful and shaped like a flower. It develops at the top of a slightly curved stem, curved at its base. Some specimen are adorned with reddish/brownish tinges at their top, enhanced by a direct exposure to sunlight. Flowers are borne by raceme-arranged inflorescences that sprout from the center of the rosette. This cultivar, though, doesn’t bloom so often.

Cultivation:

Are you ready to add some vibrant color to your garden? Look no further than the stunning Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’! This hardy succulent is used to harsh environments, such as the highlands of Mexico and some regions of South America, and is a tough plant that can handle a variety of conditions. To really bring out the best in your Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Place it in a bright spot to enhance the reddish tinge of the leaves and a brighter green color overall. While Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ is more shade-loving than some other varieties, it still prefers plenty of light. If you plan on moving it outdoors in the spring, do so gradually to avoid sunburns.
• E. ‘Fantasia Clair’ can handle temperatures down to 4ºC, so it’s a great option for growing in a pot. This way, you can easily move it indoors during the winter to protect it from the cold.
• Watering is key to keeping your E. ‘Fantasia Clair’ healthy. During the summer, water it abundantly, but avoid watering it in the winter unless the leaves start to shrivel. Be sure to avoid getting water on the leaves during irrigation, and make sure the soil drains well to prevent any stagnant water from getting trapped in the rosette.
• Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ is not demanding when it comes to soil or fertilizing, but it does benefit from a specific succulent fertilizer once a year, rich in potassium and phosphorus, and poor in nitrogen.
• The soil should be well-draining, and you might add some perlite or pumice to enhance drainage.
• Repot only when it’s necessary, if you notice that it is outgrowing its pot. Do this in Spring or early Summer, during the growing season.

By following these tips, you’ll be sure to have a beautiful and thriving Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ in no time!

Propagation:

Propagating Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ can be done through cuttings, as it is a hybrid plant. The easiest method is to use leaf cuttings or suckers, which are small rosettes that grow laterally. This plant tends to produce a lot of rosettes, which can be easily removed and replanted during the springtime. These cuttings will quickly develop roots in their new pot. Unlike other succulents, Echeverias can tolerate full sun or very bright environments when propagating through cuttings. The ideal temperature for this process is around 20° C.

Curiosity:

Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ is a variety of succulent plant that is known for its unique and striking appearance. One fun fact about this plant is that it is a hybrid, created by crossing two other Echeveria species. Another fun fact is that the leaves of ‘Fantasia Clair’ are a beautiful blue-green color, and can develop a pink or red hue when exposed to direct sunlight. The leaves are also covered in small, white hairs that give the plant a soft, fuzzy texture. Additionally, Echeveria ‘Fantasia Clair’ produces orange-red flowers on tall spikes in late spring to early summer. This plant is easy to care for and can be grown both indoors and outdoors.

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