Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Echiveria
Echiveria wrist corsage.
Common name
Echiveria, Hen and chicks
Origin
Northern South America, Mexico
Varieties
It is part of a large genus of succulents
Colors
Grey green to dark burgendy, depending on the variety.
Vase life
Will last well even without a water source in design work. As a plant it can lose its lower leaves during winter leaving the plant with a longer stem rather than a compact ball rosette shape
Scent
None
Uses
Beautiful to use as you would flowers in tied designs or arrangements. Terrariums with small succulents also look great. I like to include them in corsages and body flowers.
Conditioning
Most designers grow the plants and cut the rosette or arrange the entire plant. The plants are drought resistant. Propagate the plant by placing the lower leaves in soil to root
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