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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

'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.

Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Giant Blue' plant

How to Grow Echeveria 'Giant Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
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