Overview
Echeveria 'Deep Red' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Deep Red' 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 'Deep Red' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with clusters of thick leaves arranged in rosettes. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in sheltered positions with south, east, or west-facing aspects. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for use as houseplants, patio or container plants, and in conservatories or greenhouses, it requires gritty soil and is hardy to UK zone H2. Propagation can be achieved through seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets, with summer being the 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 'Deep Red' 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echeveria 'Deep Red'
- Propagation
- Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Vine weevil, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echeveria 'Deep Red'?
Echeveria 'Deep Red' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Deep Red' need?
Echeveria 'Deep Red' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Deep Red' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Deep Red' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Echeveria 'Deep Red'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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