Echeveria 'Benitsukasa'
Also Known As
- Echeveria 'Beni Tsukasa'
- Echeveria 'Maruba Benitsukasa'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-8"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Echeveria 'Benitsukasa' plant details
Echeveria 'Benitsukasa' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, purple and variegated foliage. In summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Benitsukasa'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and variegated
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: coral and pink blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Benitsukasa'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Benitsukasa' plant
How to Grow Echeveria 'Benitsukasa'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- blue
- purple
Flower Color
- pink
- coral
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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