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Echeveria chihuahuaensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echeveria chihuahuaensis plant details
Echeveria chihuahuaensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer coral and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be 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 chihuahuaensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: coral and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria chihuahuaensis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Echeveria chihuahuaensis plant
How to Grow Echeveria chihuahuaensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- coral
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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