About
A compact hybrid succulent cultivar that is grown for its rosette-shaped, fleshy leaves. They are pale blue-green with a powdery coating, often with pinkish or reddish tones on the tips when exposed to bright light. This succulent can produce red to orange flowers on top of a small spike in spring and summer.
About the genus
A genus of rosette-shaped hybrid succluents, a cross between Pachyphytum and Echeveria, which appear in a range of colours. Although some may flower, they are generally grown for their thick, colourful foliage
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 usesHouseplants, Mediterranean climate plants
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