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
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
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: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Echeveria pulidonis x chihuahuensis 'Ruby Blush'

Common names
  • Echeveria

Comments:
  • Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on May 21, 2019 3:45 PM concerning plant:
    John Pilbeam hybrid of Echeveria pulidonis and E. chihuahuensis "Ruby Blush" (not the pulvinata cultivar of the same name) with glaucous blue, red-edged leaves and yellow flowers. May be identical to "Blue Fairy". May be easily confused with the pulidonis parent, especially floral features.

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