Echeveria 'Taco'
- Description
- Echeveria 'Taco' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Echeveria 'Taco' is a rare drought tolerant succulent belonging to the beloved Echeveria genus, prized by collectors for its distinctive taco-shaped leaves. This easy care succulent originates from the arid regions of Mexico, where Echeveria species have evolved incredible water-storing abilities.
The Echeveria 'Taco' forms a compact rosette with thick, fleshy leaves that curve dramatically upward, creating the signature taco shape that gives this succulent its charming name. Each green succulent leaf displays a silvery-blue hue with subtle pink edges that intensify in bright light. The rosette succulent typically reaches 4-6 inches across, making it perfect for small spaces and succulent arrangements.
Echeveria 'Taco' produces tall flower spikes with bell-shaped orange to coral blooms during spring and summer months. The plant releases oxygen at night, making it an excellent bedroom companion, and produces pollen that may affect sensitive individuals. This pet safe plant shows clear signs when thirsty by slightly wilting its distinctive leaves.
This low maintenance houseplant thrives indoors year-round and can move outside for summer enjoyment, though it needs cover from rain to prevent root rot. Echeveria 'Taco' tolerates dry heated air better than most houseplants but remains sensitive to direct AC or heater airflow. The compact rosette plant requires rotating for even growth and makes an outstanding succulent gift for both beginners and experienced collectors.
-
Echeveria 'Taco' thrives in bright indirect light or partial sun but scorches in intense south-facing windows.
Water Echeveria 'Taco' deeply every 10-14 days during growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
Echeveria 'Taco' requires well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix with added perlite for optimal drainage.
Echeveria 'Taco' prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and is not frost tolerant below 32°F (0°C).
![]()
Echeveria 'Taco' grows slowly and needs diluted succulent fertilizer only 2-3 times during spring and summer.
Echeveria 'Taco' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 and cannot tolerate frost below 32°F (0°C). These zones include warm-climate states like Florida, Hawaii, California, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi, southern Nevada, and coastal areas of Oregon and Washington. In cooler states like North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and northern regions, Echeveria 'Taco' must be grown as a houseplant or moved indoors during winter months.
-
Q: How often should I water my Echeveria 'Taco'?
A: Water Echeveria 'Taco' every 10-14 days during growing season, allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings. The plant shows when thirsty by slightly wilting its leaves.
Q: Is Echeveria 'Taco' safe for pets?
A: Yes, Echeveria 'Taco' is completely pet-friendly and safe around cats and dogs. This makes it an excellent choice for pet owners seeking beautiful houseplants.
Q: What light conditions does Echeveria 'Taco' need?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' needs bright indirect light or partial sun but can scorch in direct south-facing windows. Rotate the plant regularly for even growth and enhanced coloration.
Q: How big does Echeveria 'Taco' get?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' forms a compact rosette reaching 4-6 inches across with distinctive upward-curving leaves. This slow-growing succulent maintains its manageable size, making it perfect for small spaces.
Q: Can I grow Echeveria 'Taco' outdoors?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' can move outside during summer but needs protection from rain and cannot tolerate frost. In USDA zones 9-11, it can remain outdoors year-round with proper care.
Q: Can Echeveria 'Taco' survive if I travel?
A: Yes, this drought tolerant succulent easily survives a 10-day trip without watering. Its water-storing leaves make Echeveria 'Taco' one of the most low-maintenance houseplants available.
Original: $11.00
-70%$11.00
$3.30Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
- Description
- Echeveria 'Taco' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
-
![]()
Echeveria 'Taco' is a rare drought tolerant succulent belonging to the beloved Echeveria genus, prized by collectors for its distinctive taco-shaped leaves. This easy care succulent originates from the arid regions of Mexico, where Echeveria species have evolved incredible water-storing abilities.
The Echeveria 'Taco' forms a compact rosette with thick, fleshy leaves that curve dramatically upward, creating the signature taco shape that gives this succulent its charming name. Each green succulent leaf displays a silvery-blue hue with subtle pink edges that intensify in bright light. The rosette succulent typically reaches 4-6 inches across, making it perfect for small spaces and succulent arrangements.
Echeveria 'Taco' produces tall flower spikes with bell-shaped orange to coral blooms during spring and summer months. The plant releases oxygen at night, making it an excellent bedroom companion, and produces pollen that may affect sensitive individuals. This pet safe plant shows clear signs when thirsty by slightly wilting its distinctive leaves.
This low maintenance houseplant thrives indoors year-round and can move outside for summer enjoyment, though it needs cover from rain to prevent root rot. Echeveria 'Taco' tolerates dry heated air better than most houseplants but remains sensitive to direct AC or heater airflow. The compact rosette plant requires rotating for even growth and makes an outstanding succulent gift for both beginners and experienced collectors.
-
Echeveria 'Taco' thrives in bright indirect light or partial sun but scorches in intense south-facing windows.
Water Echeveria 'Taco' deeply every 10-14 days during growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
Echeveria 'Taco' requires well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix with added perlite for optimal drainage.
Echeveria 'Taco' prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and is not frost tolerant below 32°F (0°C).
![]()
Echeveria 'Taco' grows slowly and needs diluted succulent fertilizer only 2-3 times during spring and summer.
Echeveria 'Taco' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 and cannot tolerate frost below 32°F (0°C). These zones include warm-climate states like Florida, Hawaii, California, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, southern Georgia, coastal South Carolina, southern Alabama, southern Mississippi, southern Nevada, and coastal areas of Oregon and Washington. In cooler states like North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and northern regions, Echeveria 'Taco' must be grown as a houseplant or moved indoors during winter months.
-
Q: How often should I water my Echeveria 'Taco'?
A: Water Echeveria 'Taco' every 10-14 days during growing season, allowing the soil to completely dry between waterings. The plant shows when thirsty by slightly wilting its leaves.
Q: Is Echeveria 'Taco' safe for pets?
A: Yes, Echeveria 'Taco' is completely pet-friendly and safe around cats and dogs. This makes it an excellent choice for pet owners seeking beautiful houseplants.
Q: What light conditions does Echeveria 'Taco' need?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' needs bright indirect light or partial sun but can scorch in direct south-facing windows. Rotate the plant regularly for even growth and enhanced coloration.
Q: How big does Echeveria 'Taco' get?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' forms a compact rosette reaching 4-6 inches across with distinctive upward-curving leaves. This slow-growing succulent maintains its manageable size, making it perfect for small spaces.
Q: Can I grow Echeveria 'Taco' outdoors?
A: Echeveria 'Taco' can move outside during summer but needs protection from rain and cannot tolerate frost. In USDA zones 9-11, it can remain outdoors year-round with proper care.
Q: Can Echeveria 'Taco' survive if I travel?
A: Yes, this drought tolerant succulent easily survives a 10-day trip without watering. Its water-storing leaves make Echeveria 'Taco' one of the most low-maintenance houseplants available.
