About
Tubular-shaped yellow to orange-red flowers can sometimes appear in spring summer. A hybrid of Pachyphytum and Echeveria, this succulent houseplant Matures to around 15cm forming rosettes of thick, fleshy pointed silvery blue-green foliage with red-tinged edges. Foliage colour may vary throughout the year, depending on fluctuations in light and temperature.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
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 usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationA hybrid of Pachyphytum and Echeveria, this succulent houseplant grows to around 15cm forming rosettes of thick, fleshy pointed silvery powder-blue foliage with red-tinged edges. Tubular-shaped flowers can sometimes appear in late spring and may be orange, yellow-red or purple. Foliage colour may vary throughout the year, depending on fluctuations in light and temperature
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from leaf or stem cuttings; stem cuttings will root more quickly
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, thrips and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot if overwatered