Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Echeveria alpina
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Echeveria alpina plant details
Echeveria alpina is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with blue, green and red foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria alpina
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and red
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria alpina
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Echeveria alpina plant
How to Grow Echeveria alpina
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 2"-4"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-10"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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