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    Echeveria 'Orion'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Echeveria 'Orion' plant details

    Echeveria 'Orion' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, purple and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright 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 'Orion'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, purple and white
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Orion'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hybrid of E. lilacina and pulidonis, with lovely blue gray tinged lavender rosettes that grow to 6" across. Have not seen it flower yet. Shipping 4" pots.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Orion' plant

    How to Grow Echeveria 'Orion'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Dudleya cymosa foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria Hybrids

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria Hybrids foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria dactylifera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria dactylifera foliage by plant lust
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    Echeveria lilacina

    aka Echeveria 'Lilacina', Ghost Echeveria

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria lilacina foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Echeveria pulidonis

    aka Echeveria pulidonis hybrid

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Echeveria pulidonis foliage by Kara Nursery
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