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)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: will not come true from seed if the plant is a hybrid
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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Location: So Cal
Date: 2018-03-26
Summer colors
Location: So Cal
Date: 2020-01-11
Coloring up with winter sun, parent of E. Perle Von Nurnberg
Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Oct 31, 2019 8:16 PM concerning plant:
    This hybrid Echeveria is distinct from E. gibbiflora 'Metallica' aka E. gibbiflora var. metallica aka E. metallica (a former species described from plants in cultivation).

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