Family: Crassulaceae • Pot diameter: 8.5 cm • Height: ~10 cm
A frilled, “lacy” rosette with soft ruffles along the leaf edges. The epidermis is glaucous blue-grey and blushes pink on the margins, offering subtle multitone colour. The form stays compact and refined, making it an elegant focal piece in succulent bowls or a light counterpoint alongside darker rosettes.
CrassulaceaeEvergreenSun – very bright lightLow careFrilly rosette • compact
Light
🔆 Bright light
Acclimate gradually to direct sun.
Water
💧 Sparse
Only when completely dry.
Temperature
🌡️ 5–35 °C
Protect from frost.
Form
🌸 Frilly
Wavy edges, pink rim.
What makes it special
🎀 Frilled, “lacy” rosette with airy ruffles
🩶 Glaucous blue-grey tone with seasonal pink highlights
🪴 Compact, clean form for centre-stage displays
Ideal uses
🎯 Focal point in succulent bowls
🎨 Contrast beside dark rosettes/fleshy leaves
🏙️ Minimal décor with a light texture
Where to place it
Very bright spot with good airflow. Use a succulent mix with inerts for excellent drainage and a pot with a drainage hole.
Plants to pair with
Dark-toned Echeveria for contrast
Graptoveria / Graptopetalum for texture harmony
Dwarf Crassula as a neat ground “carpet”
Goal: accent the frilled edges and pink rim.
Variety origin click to read
Identity: A cultivated selection within the Echeveria shaviana group, known for its frilly rosettes with wavy margins.
Colouration: Glaucous blue-grey foliage that often develops soft pink tones along the edges.
Character: A compact, harmonious rosette that sits “lightly” in minimal arrangements.
1) Substrate: Succulent mix + inerts (pumice/lava) for fast drainage.
2) Watering: Sparse; let it dry fully between waterings.
3) Site/Light: Very bright spot; introduce direct sun gradually.
🔎 Spec
Info
🌿 Scientific name
Echeveria shaviana ‘Situla’
🪴 Pot / Size
Diameter 8.5 cm • Height ~10 cm
☀️ Light
Full sun to very bright light (with acclimation)
💧 Water
Sparse — only when completely dry
🌡️ Temperature
Approx. 5–35 °C • Protect from frost
💦 Humidity
Low — good ventilation, avoid stagnant moisture
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic — suitable for spaces with kids & pets
💡 Tip: White or pale top-dressing gravel highlights the frilled margins and pink edging.
🤔 Did you know? Frilled margins are typical of the shaviana group and give the rosette its unique texture.
Why you’ll love it info
🎀 Frilly texture with wavy edges
🩶 Blue-grey glow with seasonal pink notes
🪴 Compact, elegant centrepiece for minimal designs
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🧪 Glaucous “bloom” (epicuticular wax) gives the blue-grey look
🎚️ Pink edging as a seasonal/photoperiod response
📐 Wavy margins arise from differential leaf growth
🌱 Compact rosette with clean leaf “rays”
What does a “frilly” rosette mean? form
A rosette with wavy, lace-like leaf margins that add airy texture.
Will it develop a pink rim? colour
Often at the leaf edges, especially depending on season and exposure.
Is it good as a focal point? use
Yes — the frilly texture and clean form make it ideal for a focal accent.
How big does it get? size
It stays low and compact; the rosette widens as it matures.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one pictured. Form, size, or colouration depends on season, growing conditions, and the nature of each plant.
Echeveria 'Situla' 8.5cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
