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Echeveria colorata
Also Known As
- Echeveria lindsayana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Echeveria colorata plant details
Echeveria colorata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. 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 colorata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria colorata
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The rosettes of this species Echeveria can get quite large (up to 12" across). Chubby powder blue leaves tipped in rosy red, with coral pink tubular flowers on 12-15" stems. shipping in 4.5" pots.
By: Avant Gardens
Dense rosettes to 6" across; orange-yellow flowers; Mexican.
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Echeveria colorata plant
How to Grow Echeveria colorata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 8"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-6'
Width: 3"-8"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - dappled 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
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 4"-5"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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