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Echeveria leucotricha

Also Known As

  • Chenille Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Echeveria leucotricha plant details

Echeveria leucotricha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer apricot and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria leucotricha

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria leucotricha

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Subshrub w/small fuzzy 4" rosettes; full sun, frost-hardy.

Gardening facts about Echeveria leucotricha plant

How to Grow Echeveria leucotricha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter

Features

  • Flower Color

    • apricot
    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
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