Echeveria leucotricha (Chenille Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Species | leucotricha |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Height | 15 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Container planting. |
| Propagation | Leaf cuttings, seed and stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Rot or fungal. Susceptible to mealy bugs. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are covered with silver hairs that become brown at the tips. The flowers are red, yellow and apricot in colour. |
| Texture Description | Leaves have a hair like texture. The foliage has a fuzzy/velvety texture. |
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