About
An evergreen succulent forming a rosette to 15cm across, composed of fleshy, spoon-shaped, pale silvery green leaves. In early summer arching stems bear small, urn-shaped orange and pink flowers.
About the genus
Echeveria can be evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of colourful, fleshy leaves and racemes or panicles of urn-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or from offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil larvae and aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free