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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: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Offsets
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Echeveria

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Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Jul 1, 2019 3:56 PM concerning plant:
    Gray-brown, pink-purple, blue-gray, or green Echeveria from northern Mexico with dramatic red flowers. Both glaucous and non-glaucous forms exist. This plant is uncommon in cultivation. It may reach about 6 inches in diameter. The inflorescence is a panicle with many small red flowers on short branches. From Chihuahua and Sonora. Distributed as ISI 331 in 1960 and as ISI 90-54 in 1990.

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