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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

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    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

    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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    Dudleya cymosa

    aka Dudleya cymosa [San Luis Obispo, CA], Echeveria cymosa, Canyon live-forever

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Dudleya cymosa foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria Hybrids

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria Hybrids foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria dactylifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria dactylifera foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria lilacina

    aka Echeveria 'Lilacina', Ghost Echeveria

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria lilacina foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echeveria pulidonis

    aka Echeveria pulidonis hybrid

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria pulidonis foliage by Kara Nursery
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