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) |
Plant Spread: | Up to 6 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pinkish red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Offsets |
Pollinators: | Birds |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
Parentage: | Echeveria gibbiflora x Echeveria elegans |
Child plants: | 7 child plants |
AndreA33 | On February 10, 2016 | Obtained plant |
antsinmypants | On April 22, 2021 | Obtained plant Purchased at Menards |
dnrevel | On November 15, 2022 | Winterized Multiple plants overwintering indoors under lights. |
dnrevel | On June 25, 2021 | Obtained plant Bought two versions of this plant in May. Will share photos. May 25th plant is a single large version from Turner's Nursery in town. Spectacular! |
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