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Echeveria 'Silver Onion'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echeveria 'Silver Onion' plant details
Echeveria 'Silver Onion' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Silver Onion'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Silver Onion'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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How to Grow Echeveria 'Silver Onion'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- coral
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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