Echeveria (LV)
Also Known As
- Mexican Hen and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echeveria (LV) plant details
Echeveria (LV) is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria (LV)
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria (LV)
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This large hybrid green leaves with dramatic bright red, ruffled edges. Echeverias are perennial succulents mainly from Mexico but also occuring in adjacent countries. There are over 150 different species and countless fantastic cultivars.
Gardening facts about Echeveria (LV) plant
How to Grow Echeveria (LV)
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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