Echeveria 'Curly Locks' — Clump forming

Overview

Echeveria 'Curly Locks' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Curly Locks' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Echeveria 'Curly Locks' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of thick, vibrant leaves and urn-shaped flowers. This cultivar is evergreen and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally facing south, east, or west. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH and is hardy to UK zone H2. Suitable for use as a houseplant, in patio containers, bedding, or conservatories, it requires gritty soil and can be propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets, with summer being its season of interest.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echeveria

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2

Plant details

Echeveria 'Curly Locks' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Cactus Succulent
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse