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Welcome to my photo blog about succulents, and some cacti thrown in for good measure.

Along with photos, I will provide scientific/common names and information on their culture. Please, do not consider the information I provide as an authoritative source. It is from what I know about these plants, and I am NOT an expert! The cultural information is based on my experience in growing succulents and cacti in a tropical environment (Hawai'i) which is by no means an ideal climate for these plants.

Also, for you photography buffs (like me), I will provide pertinent camera data for the photos. All photos in this blog are SOOC (straight out of camera) and not post processed, except for downsizing and/or cropping.

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(Above photo: Echeveria agavoides hybrid, Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di, Tiffen Soft/FX 3 filter, "light painted" with an LED flashlight.)

Monday, May 28, 2012

Echeveria elegans

Echeveria elegans.
Nikon D300, Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D.
Echeveria elegans is an easy to grow plant that forms a tight, light green rosette. It offsets freely and does well in the tropical sun. Seems to be a shy bloomer, however. In fact, I don't recall ever seeing it bloom for the several years that I've had it. This specimen is about 15cm (6 in.) in diameter. As with most Echeveria, it needs protection from snails, slugs and mealybugs.
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