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Echeveria pulvinata x setosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Echeveria pulvinata x setosa plant details

Echeveria pulvinata x setosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and red foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 pulvinata x setosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, trough garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria pulvinata x setosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Subshrub, small fuzzy red-tipped green rosettes; orange blooms. Hardy to 20 °F.

Gardening facts about Echeveria pulvinata x setosa plant

How to Grow Echeveria pulvinata x setosa

  • 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

    • red
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 6"-8"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 2"-8"

Width: 4"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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