Echeveria 'Giant Blue'

Also Known As

Giant Blue Echeveria

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

9a-12

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Echeveria 'Giant Blue' plant details

Echeveria 'Giant Blue' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and pink foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Giant Blue'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and pink
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Giant Blue'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria 'Giant Blue' is an attractive succulent producing large rosettes (up to 50 cm across) with stunning grey-blue leaves with pink tones that intensifies when placed in a sunny position. Echeveria are "temperennial" succulents mainly from Mexico but also occuring in adjacent countries. There are over 150 different species and countless fantastic cultivars. Keep above freezing in winter. As a houseplant keep cool, bright and dry.