Overview
Echeveria 'Honey Pink' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Honey Pink' 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 'Honey Pink' 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 thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, preferring 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. 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 'Honey Pink' 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 'Honey Pink'
- 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 'Honey Pink'?
Echeveria 'Honey Pink' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Honey Pink' need?
Echeveria 'Honey Pink' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Honey Pink' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Honey Pink' 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 'Honey Pink'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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