Echeveria 'Fire and Ice' — Clump forming

Overview

Echeveria 'Fire and Ice' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Fire and Ice' 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 'Fire and Ice' is a clump-forming evergreen succulent cultivar within the Echeveria genus, known for its vibrant, thick leaves arranged in rosettes. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect such as south, east, or west-facing positions. This cultivar grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for houseplants, patio containers, bedding, and conservatories, it requires gritty soil and can be propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is particularly attractive during the summer season.

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 'Fire and Ice' 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