Echeveria simulans 'Ascension' is a captivating succulent cultivar celebrated for its elegant, often elongated and pointed leaves that form a graceful rosette. This attractive plant is admired for its refined appearance and the potential for beautiful coloration under the right conditions, making it a sought-after addition to collections of succulent enthusiasts who appreciate subtle beauty and form.
 
Key Features of Echeveria simulans 'Ascension'
Elegant Rosette: Typically forms a symmetrical and somewhat open rosette of fleshy leaves.
Elongated, Pointed Leaves: The leaves are often longer and more slender than many other Echeverias, tapering to a distinct point.
Color Variations: Leaf color can range from shades of green and blue-green to lovely hues of pink, peach, or lavender, often intensifying with increased light exposure and cooler temperatures.
Powdery Coating (Farina): The leaves are often covered in a delicate powdery white coating (farina) that gives them a soft, matte finish and helps protect them. Handle with care to avoid rubbing it off.
Moderate Size: Generally grows to a medium size, making it suitable for various container arrangements.
Potential for Offsets: Mature plants may produce offsets or "chicks" around the base, allowing for propagation.
 
Care for Your Echeveria simulans 'Ascension'
Light: Requires bright, indirect sunlight to maintain its compact form and vibrant colors. Some direct morning sun or filtered afternoon sun is usually tolerated well. Insufficient light can lead to elongated growth (etiolation) and duller colors.
Soil: Needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A commercial cactus or succulent mix amended with perlite or pumice is ideal.
Watering: Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry to the touch. Overwatering is a significant risk for Echeverias. Reduce watering considerably during the dormant winter months.
Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures and is generally not frost-tolerant. Protect from freezing conditions.
Humidity: Adapts well to typical household humidity levels. Good air circulation is beneficial.
 
Maintenance for a Healthy Plant
Removing Dead Leaves: Regularly remove any dead or dried leaves from the base of the rosette to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant has outgrown its container. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger and has drainage holes. Spring or early summer is the best time for repotting.
Protecting Farina: Handle the leaves gently to avoid damaging the powdery coating. Water from the base.
Pest Control: Monitor for common succulent pests like mealybugs and aphids. Treat any infestations promptly with appropriate methods.
Fertilizing: Generally does not require heavy feeding. A diluted balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied sparingly once or twice during the active growing season (spring and summer).
 
Propagation Methods for Expanding Your Collection
Offsets (Chicks): Carefully separate offsets that have developed their own root systems from the mother plant. Allow the cut surfaces to callus over for a day or two before planting them in well-draining soil.
Leaf Cuttings: Select healthy, mature leaves and ensure a clean break from the stem. Allow the cut end to callus for several days. Place the callused leaf on top of well-draining soil or slightly bury the callused end. Mist lightly and provide indirect light until roots and new plantlets emerge. This can be a slower process.
Stem Cuttings: If the plant develops a stem, sections can be cut, allowed to callus, and then planted in well-draining soil.
 
Echeveria simulans 'Ascension', with its elegant, pointed leaves and potential for lovely pastel hues, is a refined and graceful succulent that brings a touch of understated beauty to any collection. Its relatively easy care requirements make it a rewarding plant for enthusiasts who appreciate subtle elegance and form in their succulent displays.
 
 
* Picture and information intended only as a guide.  Size and colours of plants will vary, not any 1 plant is exactly the same and minor variations will occur.
 
** All plants will be posted bare rooted.