Overview
Echeveria 'Red Trump' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Red Trump' 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 Trump' is a clump-forming evergreen succulent cultivar within the Echeveria genus, known for its vibrant, thick leaves arranged in rosettes. It thrives in full sun and is best grown in well-drained, gritty soil such as loam or sand, suitable for acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and benefits from a sheltered position with south, east, or west-facing aspects. Ideal for use as a houseplant, in patios, containers, bedding, or conservatories, it is propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets and is particularly attractive during the summer season.
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 Trump' 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 Trump'
- 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 Trump'?
Echeveria 'Red Trump' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Red Trump' need?
Echeveria 'Red Trump' 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 Trump' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Red Trump' 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 Trump'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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