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chihuahuaensis succulent

chihuahuaensis succulent Echeveria chihuahuaensis

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chihuahuaensis succulent Echeveria chihuahuaensisEcheveria chihuahuaensis Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a small Mexican rosette succulent with glaucous blue green to pale green leaves, red tinted margins and pointed tips. The leaves are densely packed and often carry a powdery farina, giving the rosette a cool, matte surface. This species stays close to the substrate, with numerous fleshy leaves arranged around a short stem. Mature plants can send up slender flower stems above the rosette, while the

Echeveria chihuahuaensis

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a small Mexican rosette succulent with glaucous blue-green to pale green leaves, red-tinted margins and pointed tips. The leaves are densely packed and often carry a powdery farina, giving the rosette a cool, matte surface.

This species stays close to the substrate, with numerous fleshy leaves arranged around a short stem. Mature plants can send up slender flower stems above the rosette, while the main plant remains compact and slow-growing in a pot.

Key traits of Echeveria chihuahuaensis

  • Growth habit: Tight, low rosette with a short stem and dense leaf arrangement.
  • Leaf shape: Obovate to spatulate succulent leaves with pointed, mucronate tips.
  • Colour: Blue-green to glaucous pale leaves with red margins and tip colouring.
  • Native range: Mexican species recorded from Chihuahua.
  • Handling cue: The powdery farina marks easily and should be touched as little as possible.

Chihuahua origin and compact rosette growth

Echeveria chihuahuaensis was first published by Karl von Poellnitz in 1935 and is accepted as a species in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Mexico, with Chihuahua linked to its species name and recorded range, and it grows as a succulent subshrub in desert or dry shrubland habitat.

The original species descriptions emphasise a glabrous, stemless-looking rosette with many leaves, reddish margins and a pointed leaf tip. The dense rosette needs enough light to keep its centre compact, while its short stem must stay dry and well-aired.

Growing Echeveria chihuahuaensis indoors

  • Light: Grow in very bright light with direct morning or late-day sun; gradual acclimation protects the farina and leaf tips.
  • Watering: Let the substrate dry completely, then water deeply around the mix rather than into the rosette centre.
  • Substrate: Use a mineral-heavy succulent mix with excellent drainage, as the compact base is sensitive to prolonged dampness.
  • Temperature: Keep above 8 °C indoors and much drier through cool, low-light months.
  • Humidity: Dry household air is suitable; high humidity should be paired with airflow and sparse watering.
  • Potting: A small pot with drainage keeps the root zone proportionate to the rosette and reduces stale moisture.
  • Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth with a diluted succulent fertiliser; lean feeding helps maintain dense growth.
  • Grooming: Remove dead lower leaves once dry, but avoid wiping the live leaves because the farina does not regenerate evenly.

Problems to catch early on Echeveria chihuahuaensis

  • Loose centre: Spaced inner leaves signal weak light; shift the plant to a brighter position before the stem lengthens.
  • Translucent lower leaves: Check for excess watering, cold substrate or a potting mix that remains damp near the stem.
  • Scuffed coating: Fingerprints and rubbing remove farina; move the plant by the pot and keep it away from high-traffic shelves.
  • Dry leaf skirt: Crisp lower leaves are normal ageing, but accumulated debris can shelter mealybugs.
  • Tip scorch: Sudden harsh sun can mark exposed points; increase direct sun in stages after indoor shipping or winter storage.

Bright dry cultivation setup

Echeveria chihuahuaensis needs a bright, dry, open-air succulent setup with free airflow, mineral substrate, a shallow pot and close control over watering.

Safety for pets and plant handling

Echeveria is generally regarded as non-toxic to pets, including cats and dogs. Keep the plant out of reach of animals that chew leaves, mainly to prevent stomach upset and protect the slow-growing rosette from damage.

Species name and publication background

Echeveria is named after Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, a botanical illustrator linked with Flora Mexicana. The species epithet chihuahuaensis refers to Chihuahua, the Mexican state connected with the species name and natural range.

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a small, slow-growing species with a compact rosette and finely coloured leaf edges.

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Eddie C.
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★★★★★ 1
SAVE YOUR MONEY, THESE ARE UTTER GARBAGE UNLESS YOUR DOG HAS NO TEETH (MAYBE)!!
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For all those purchasers who are posting videos of these toys while talking about how great they are and how long they have lasted at your house, would you mind disclosing the breed and age of your dog(s) that play with them? I only ask because I am finding these "positive" reviews REALLY hard to believe now that I have firsthand knowledge that, as a chew toy, this thing completely sucks. Based upon personal experience and the physical and photographic evidence, your dog might be an OBSESSIVE chewer, but they are most assuredly NOT a "power" chewer. If they were, you would almost certainly be posting reviews saying that this toy is utter crap, just like I'm having to do now. After many years of experience using Kong brand toys, the idea that this toy is the "most durable" Kong toy is just ridiculous, and blatant false advertising in my opinion. It took three of my dogs (a 5 year-old Boxer/Pit Bull mix (2nd pic) I'm fostering and two one year old border collie puppies) all of five minutes to completely shred FOUR of these toys straight out of the delivery box. I was the proud owner of four of these things for all of five frickin' minutes out of the box. Meanwhile, it previously took the Boxer/Pit almost two years to destroy two medium-sized Kong "snowman" shaped toys, and even then he wasn't able to shred them anywhere near to this degree. And believe me, he actually *IS* a true "power" chewer, as after raising and training dogs for over 50 years, I have never seen a dog completely break that type of Kong chew toy. As an aside, Kong (the company) appears to take crappy product claims only by means of printed hard copy sent via the U.S mail, so no immediate relief for your wasted expenditure on their products will soon be forthcoming. How many modern companies do you know of that don't allow some sort of online contact for product claims, even if it's just an email address? So I might very well have to reconsider whose products I am willing to spend my all-too hard earned money on. That said, those three dogs are all now outside throwing up chunks of these crappy toys that they swallowed while tearing them to pieces, and which I now find myself hoping really are non-toxic!! The regular "snowman" shaped Kong toys are MUCH more durable than these things are. Had I known that beforehand, I would have spent my money accordingly. The picture I posted is the last remaining toy out of the four I ordered, and I most certainly want my money back (wish me luck)!! This toy is a complete WASTE of your money for any dog that is bigger than an aged chihuahua or that actually has teeth, so I suggest that you DO NOT purchase.
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kiing_alysha
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
The same magic as the extreme chewer Kong cone!
Size: Large, Product Packaging: Standard Packaging
My lab hound mix LOVES this tire as much as he loves his extreme chewer Kong cones (we bought three of those!). He hasn't been able to cause any damage at all in the week or so that he's had it. We are always excited to find toys that he can't break! We're ordering a second tire for upstairs!
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Kimberly Sellers
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
INDESTRUCTIBLE!
Our lab chews through every “indestructible” toy within a few hours. This ball is amazing! He has not been able to destroy this toy! Highly recommend for your most aggressive chewer!
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Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Our dog is very happy with this ball!
Our lab is an aggressive chewer and LOVES his toys. I was looking for a chew toy that had a different shape than a regular ball or Kong and saw this. Our dog LOVES this toy because he can chew it when he wants to be alone and it keeps him entertained (especially when stuffed with food). He also plays "catch" with us by rolling the ball toward us with his nose. So far there is no indication that he is damaging it so I'm very pleased with the durability.
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Megan
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Bouncy and firm
Lasted a day so far! I'm hopeful it'll last at least a week. Light enough to bounce compared to her Kong ball.
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