Echeveria 'Pink Edge' — Clump forming

Overview

Echeveria 'Pink Edge' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Pink Edge' 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 'Pink Edge' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with clusters of thick leaves arranged in rosettes. This cultivar features evergreen foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a sheltered position with well-drained, gritty soil such as loam or sand. Suitable for south, east, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is commonly grown as a houseplant or in patios, containers, conservatories, and sub-tropical bedding. 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 'Pink Edge' 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