General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Offsets
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Echeveria colorata x unknown
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Echeveria
Also sold as:
  • Sunburst

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Date: 2008-10-24
Location: Sandy, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-05-06
Location: Fairfax, VA | December 2022
Date: 2022-12-28

Date: 2014-02-06

Date: 2014-02-06
Location: West Valley City, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-12-29

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with Permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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