About
The flowers appear on a slender stalk that rises from the rosette and are small, and star-shaped with colours varying from white to light pink. A hybrid, rosette-forming succulent with compact, fleshy leaves, prized for its beautiful pink and pale purple-hued rosettes; a popular choice for succulent collectors due to its unique colouration and relatively easy care. It Matures to about 7.5-12.5 cm in diameter, potentally larger under optimal conditions. The spoon-shaped rounded, thick, fleshy slightly translucent leaves have a slightly pointed tip. Their colour intensifies in brighter light, and their epicuticular wax gives them a matte powdery appearance.
About the genus
A genus of hybrid, deciduous flowering trees with long, tapered dark green foliage and large, frilly pink or white flowers with striped throats, appearing in the summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Houseplants, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a free-draining potting mix suitable for cacti and succulents. Water moderately when in growth and do not allow to sit in water; no need to water at all during the winter dormant season. To keep this plant over winter it must be protected from frost and get good light. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningRemove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by stem or leaf cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free