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Echeveria Melaco

Echeveria Melaco

Regular price R 50.00 ZAR
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Echeveria Melaco is a breathtaking collector's succulent celebrated for her rich, warm rosette that deepens dramatically with sun exposure — transitioning from soft olive-green in lower light to a stunning deep chocolate-brown in full sun. Her broad, smooth leaves are elegantly arranged in a symmetrical rosette, creating a sculptural form that is as striking as it is beautiful.

Named for her warm, earthy tones reminiscent of dark chocolate, Echeveria Melaco is one of the most sought-after colour succulents among collectors. She rewards growers who give her plenty of sun with an increasingly rich and dramatic colour transformation that makes her a true centrepiece in any succulent display.


Plant Information

Botanical Name
Echeveria 'Melaco'

Plant Type
Succulent

Pot Size
12 cm nursery pot

Growth Form
Rosette-forming succulent

Leaf Colour
Olive-green deepening to rich chocolate-brown with increased sun exposure

Light
Bright light to full sun — more sun, deeper colour

Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between watering

Soil
Well-draining succulent mix

Frost Tolerance
Protect from frost


Important Notes

• Plants are sold in 12 cm nursery pots
• Colour deepens to rich brown with increased sun exposure
• In lower light, leaves will remain in softer olive-green tones
• Size and colour may vary depending on growing season
• Each plant is unique and may differ slightly from the photo
• Plants may show natural marks from normal growing conditions

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.

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