About
An evergreen succulent forming compact rosettes of almost triangular green leaves heavily flushed pinkish-red. Arching stems bear clusters of red flowers tipped with yellow in summer.
About the genus
Echeveria can be evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of colourful, fleshy leaves and racemes or panicles of urn-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth, water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, leaf cuttings or from offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevils and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free