Echeveria 'Moon River' (v) — Clump forming

Overview

Echeveria 'Moon River' (v) is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Moon River' (v) 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 'Moon River' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of thick, vibrant leaves and urn-shaped flowers. This cultivar retains the evergreen foliage typical of the genus and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, such as south-, east-, or west-facing positions. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils of any pH and is hardy to UK zone H2. Suitable for use as houseplants, patio or container plants, and in conservatories or greenhouses, it is best cultivated in gritty soil and can be propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets.

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 'Moon River' (v) 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