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Echeveria gibbiflora

Also Known As

  • Echeveria gibbiflora hybrid

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Echeveria gibbiflora plant details

Echeveria gibbiflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria gibbiflora

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria gibbiflora

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria gibbiflora is an amazing, large succulent variety featuring thin, ruffled blue-green leaves with lovely pink edges in a loose rosette. Truly an impressive specimen, growing on short stems up to 16” wide and 12” tall. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Requires little water once established. Ideal in warm climate landscapes, rock gardens and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!
Partial Shade to Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Orange.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Echeveria gibbiflora plant

How to Grow Echeveria gibbiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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