Shape | Clump forming. |
Landscape | Sub-tropical gardens, container plants. |
Propagation | Propagate by sowing seed at 18°C in early spring or by leaf cuttings. |
Cultivation | Echeveria 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. |
Pests | Mealybugs and aphids. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | Mexico. |
Leaf Description | Succulent glaucous leaves arranged in rosettes. |
Flower Description | Purple flower. |