Painted Lady. A lovely succulent with heavily frosted green leaves with red margins and pretty flower stems of bell shaped flowers. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Echeveria derenbergii
A lovely succulent with heavily frosted green leaves with red margins and pretty flower stems of bell shaped flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Echeveria |
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Species | derenbergii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Painted Lady |
Flower Colour | red, yellow |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids, Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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