Echeveria peacockii (Echeveria)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusEcheveria
Speciespeacockii
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b-11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4 to above 5
Temperature (°F)25 to 40
Height20 cm

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClump forming.
LandscapeSub-tropical gardens, container plants.
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 18°C in early spring or by leaf cuttings.
CultivationEcheveria prefers hot and dry conditions. During the growth period Echeveria needs a relative high amount of water and in winter Echeveria needs a dry substrate. Avoid over head irrigation, because wet leaf rosettes rot rapidly.
PestsMealybugs and aphids.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.
HabitatMexico
Leaf DescriptionSucculent glaucous leaves arranged in rosettes.
Flower DescriptionPurple flower

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