Frilled edges
Every leaf folds into fine waves that bring movement to the rosette.
Echeveria 'Pink Frills' 6cm
Normal price
€3,90
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Echeveria 'Pink Frills'
Nature dressed in ruffles 👒
- Crassulaceae
- Ruffled margins
- Pink colouring
- Glaucous surface
- Collector cultivar
Echeveria 'Pink Frills' is a spectacular rosette with slender glaucous leaves, strongly ruffled margins and pink colouring that traces every curve. Its form resembles botanical lace: light, intricate and filled with small shadows that shift as the viewing angle changes.
The cultivar stands out by turning familiar Echeveria symmetry into something far more expressive. As the rosette fills, frilled edges create impressive volume without losing elegance. It is a collector choice with a romantic palette and confident presence, ready to become the luminous focus of a carefully styled display.
What makes it stand out
Three defining details that turn its botanical identity into real presence for a collection and interior.
Pink accents
Warm colour gathers at the margins and brightens the glaucous base.
Lacy volume
Thin overlapping leaves build a rich yet airy silhouette.
Why you’ll love it: it resembles a pastel porcelain flower, with every leaf forming its own individual fold.
In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
Display it from above in low white or soft blush ceramic, leaving room around the delicate margins. A dark background makes the glaucous and pink tones glow.
Plants that complement it
Pair it with plants that genuinely share its light, substrate and seasonal rhythm. Separate pots keep care precise for each one.
- Echeveria pulidonis — a clean red margin on a more disciplined rosette.
- Graptopetalum filiferum — white filaments that continue the fine texture.
- Crassula swaziensis ‘Variegata’ — cream-and-pink foliage that echoes the pastel palette.
Care at a glance
Light
Very bright exposure with gentle direct sun after slow acclimation to maintain pink colour.
Watering
Water at the base after the mix dries well, keeping water out of the crown and ruffled margins.
Rosette colour
Strong airflow, frost protection and less water during heat or winter slowdown.
Pets & children
Cultivar-specific toxicity evidence is insufficient; it is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach.
For this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed careComplete care guideLight, drying cycle, climate, substrate and feeding in detail
Light and position
Keep the rosette in strong diffused light and introduce gentle sun gradually. Balanced intensity preserves compact form and pink colour without scorching thin edges.
Correct watering
Water around the perimeter only after the mix has dried well. Let excess escape immediately and remove droplets from deep folds.
Airflow and humidity
Continuous gentle airflow is critical around densely ruffled leaves. Avoid misting, enclosed corners and moisture remaining in the crown.
Temperature and seasonal rhythm
Protect from frost. During prolonged summer heat Echeveria may slow, so extend drying time until active growth resumes.
Substrate
Choose a highly porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and immediate drainage. Do not cover the neck with moisture-retentive material.
Feeding, repotting and handling
A dilute low-nitrogen feed during active growth is enough. Repot by holding the base rather than the leaves to protect folds and natural bloom.
Botanical identityIdentity & natural originAccepted name, taxonomic history and natural or cultivated provenance
Botanical foundation
The cultivar belongs to the accepted species Echeveria shaviana E.Walther in Crassulaceae, noted for slender undulating leaves.
Natural origin
The species comes from north-eastern Mexico and is associated with dry rocky habitats where the rosette remains low.
The ‘Pink Frills’ cultivar
The Royal Horticultural Society records Echeveria shaviana ‘Pink Frills’ as an accepted cultivar name. Breeder and introduction year are not documented in the accessible record.
From natural habitat to care: Its low Mexican rosette and slender ruffled leaves explain the need for strong light, mineral drainage and fast drying within the folds.
Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Ruffled margin
Uneven growth along the leaf edge creates the characteristic folds.
Waxy bloom
The glaucous powder reflects radiation and reduces evaporation from the epidermis.
Spiral rosette
Phyllotaxy organises leaves around the centre and creates the layered form.
CAM metabolism
Night-time carbon uptake supports water conservation in succulent tissues.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers about light, watering, seasonal rhythm and the plant’s correct identity.
01What light does it need?
Very bright exposure with gentle direct sun after slow acclimation to maintain pink colour.
02When does it need watering?
Water at the base after the mix dries well, keeping water out of the crown and ruffled margins.
03Which potting mix is suitable?
Choose a highly porous succulent mix with a stable mineral fraction and immediate drainage. Do not cover the neck with moisture-retentive material.
04How should I follow its seasonal rhythm?
Protect from frost. During prolonged summer heat Echeveria may slow, so extend drying time until active growth resumes.
05What needs care around children and animals?
Cultivar-specific toxicity evidence is insufficient; it is not intended for consumption and should remain out of reach.
06Why does the pink intensity change?
Colour is influenced by light intensity, season, temperature and leaf age.
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