Overview
Echeveria 'Red Mocha' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Red Mocha' 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 'Red Mocha' is a clump-forming succulent cultivar within the genus Echeveria, known for its evergreen rosettes of thick leaves. This cactus succulent thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, gritty soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered positions facing south, east, or west, it is hardy to UK zone H2. 'Red Mocha' is ideal for use as a houseplant, in patios, containers, bedding, or conservatories, and is propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets. Its season of interest is summer.
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 'Red Mocha' 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 'Red Mocha'
- 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 'Red Mocha'?
Echeveria 'Red Mocha' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Red Mocha' need?
Echeveria 'Red Mocha' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Red Mocha' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Red Mocha' 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 'Red Mocha'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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