General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Cactus/Succulent
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
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| Plant Height: |
Up to 20 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
Rosettes to 12 inches |
| Leaves: |
Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Drought tolerant
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Other info: will not come true from seed if the plant is a hybrid
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Leaf
Offsets
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| Pollinators: |
Birds
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Posted by
Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Nov 9, 2021 2:39 PM concerning plant:
Extra large blue-green Echeveria with loose rosettes and tall inflorescences bearing glaucous pink flowers. Usually solitary. Leaves are somewhat glaucous, with red edges. From Puebla and Oaxaca. This species has been used in hybridization and selected forms have increased crenulation. It was released as ISI 215 (1961) and ISI 1327 (1982). It can be propagated from leaves and grows quite fast in cultivation (provide ample space in containers).
Details from Pilbeam's book: Solitary stems to 20 inches, "colossal" loose rosette to 12 inches or more, typically composed of 15-20 leaves. Distinguishable from the similar gibbiflora based on color: gibbiflora is "variously colored" while gigantea is "consistently pale bluish-green and red-edged." Inflorescence (usually unbranched) to 6 feet tall or more.
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