{"product_id":"echeveria-firefly","title":"Echeveria Firefly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Echeveria 'Firefly'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Firefly' is a luminous hybrid cultivar celebrated for its radiant foliage and compact symmetry. This specimen forms 5-inch diameter rosettes of spatulate leaves with a base hue of citrine-yellow, transitioning to vibrant lime-green centers. Under optimal sunlight, leaf margins ignite with persistent coral-pink flushing, creating a bioluminescent effect. Mature plants produce arching inflorescences in late spring, bearing bell-shaped flowers with tangerine petals and golden stamens. Its consistent coloration and moderate offsetting habit make it exceptionally versatile for terrariums, living arrangements, and drought-tolerant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Care for Echeveria 'Firefly'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eRequires 5-6 hours of direct morning sun with bright filtered afternoon light. Southern exposures enhance coral margins; in USDA zones 9-11, utilize 30% shade cloth when temperatures exceed 85°F (29°C) to prevent photobleaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmploy deep watering only when soil is completely dry (finger-test to 1.5-inch depth). Summer intervals: 10-14 days; winter dormancy: monthly. Prevent water contact with foliage to preserve farina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal range: 60-78°F (15-26°C). Tolerates brief exposure to 30°F (-1°C) when absolutely dry. Prolonged heat above 90°F (32°C) necessitates active airflow enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Potting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in 60% mineral grit (perlite\/scoria) amended with 40% coconut coir. Select shallow glazed ceramic pots 1.5 inches wider than rosettes - light blue or green glazes accentuate foliage hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer: \u003c\/strong\u003eApply low-nitrogen formula (4-6-5 NPK) at 20% strength monthly during active growth (March-October). Discontinue during winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Disease: \u003c\/strong\u003eResistant to most pests; occasional aphid infestations respond to pyrethrin sprays. Primary concern is crown rot - ensure rosettes remain elevated above substrate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation: \u003c\/strong\u003eEcheveria 'Firefly' propagates most effectively via leaf cuttings with 80% success. Select mid-rosette leaves, dry for 5 days, place on dry pumice. Maintain 70-75°F (21-24°C) under 40% shade. Initiate misting after 3 weeks when roots emerge. Rosettes mature in 5-7 months, with optimal results in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary color: \u003c\/strong\u003eCitrine-yellow with lime centers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary color: \u003c\/strong\u003eCoral-pink margins (sun-stressed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom color: \u003c\/strong\u003eTangerine with gold stamens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inch potted plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eUSDA Zones 9b-11 (30°F\/-1°C min when dry)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitability: \u003c\/strong\u003eTerrariums, fairy gardens, office windowsills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaf cuttings (spring optimal)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farina-protected foliage, slow offsetting, UV-reactive pigments\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Next Gardener","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant","offer_id":67439894528045,"sku":"qjx1788029803053","price":5.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":67439894560813,"sku":"aqv1788029803054","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Plants","offer_id":67439894593581,"sku":"ukd1788029803055","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Plants","offer_id":67439894626349,"sku":"wzq1788029803056","price":36.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Plants","offer_id":67439894659117,"sku":"dep1788029803057","price":84.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5586\/7181\/files\/echeveria-firefly_1.jpg?v=1788029808","url":"https:\/\/www.hollowtreegoods.shop\/products\/echeveria-firefly","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}