Overview
Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' 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 'Eastoft Clarbony' is a clump-forming evergreen succulent cultivar within the genus Echeveria, known for its vibrant, thick leaves arranged in rosettes. This cultivar thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, ideally facing south, east, or west. 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 is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best cultivated in gritty soil. Propagation can be done by 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 'Eastoft Clarbony' 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 'Eastoft Clarbony'
- 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 'Eastoft Clarbony'?
Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' need?
Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Eastoft Clarbony' 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 'Eastoft Clarbony'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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