Echeveria gigantea
Also Known As
- Giant Hens and Chicks
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Echeveria gigantea plant details
Echeveria gigantea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and red foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and 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 gigantea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and red
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria gigantea
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Echeveria gigantea plant
How to Grow Echeveria gigantea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1"-10"
Width: 3"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 8"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Machette'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 7"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria agavoides 'Christmas'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Lucita', Chalk Rose Echeveria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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