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    Echeveria dactylifera

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Echeveria dactylifera plant details

    Echeveria dactylifera is a cactus / succulent with bronze and burgundy foliage. Features glaucous 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 dactylifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria dactylifera

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Walter BLM 0074 Nr. The Durango-Sinaloa border at 2100 masl. Very colorful with maroon-bronze leaves. Fast growing and can tolerate some frost. Can grow to 30cm wide.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Echeveria dactylifera plant

    How to Grow Echeveria dactylifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • burgundy

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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 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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    Echeveria runyonii

    aka Chalk Rose Echeveria

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 4"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria runyonii flower, foliage by BotBin
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