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: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
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: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Echeveria
  • Hens & Chicks
Also sold as:
  • Chrome

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Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 2023-09-29
Highly variably variegated with seasonal changes in light and tem
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 2023-12-10
Echeveria 'Chroma growing at The Prickly Pear.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2015-10-06
Getting colorful from receiving more sun
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-04-07

Courtesy Avant Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: West Valley City, Utah, United States
Date: 2019-06-21
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-08-14

Photo Courtesy of Mountain Crest Gardens. Used with permission.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Uploaded by MagerRooRHammer
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-07-24
Uploaded by MagerRooRHammer
Uploaded by MagerRooRHammer
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