Overview
Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' 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 'Edna Spencer' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with vibrant, thick leaves arranged in rosettes and urn-shaped blooms. This cultivar retains evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a sheltered position with well-drained loam or sandy soil of any pH. Suitable for use as a houseplant, in patios, containers, bedding, or conservatories, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best grown in gritty soil. Propagation can be achieved through 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 'Edna Spencer' 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 'Edna Spencer'
- 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 'Edna Spencer'?
Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' need?
Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Edna Spencer' 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 'Edna Spencer'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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