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
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Echeveria |
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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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