A lovely succulent with silvery blue foliage and pretty flower stems of pink tipped yellow flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Echeveria elegans
A lovely succulent with silvery blue foliage and pretty flower stems of pink tipped yellow flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Echeveria |
|---|---|
| Species | elegans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| 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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