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Echeveria 'Sleepy'

Also Known As

  • x Graptoveria 'Sleepy'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Echeveria 'Sleepy' plant details

Echeveria 'Sleepy' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and winter apricot and yellow flowers emerge. 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Sleepy'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in fall and winter
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Sleepy'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We acquired this little green Echeveria with a name not much of a story to go along with it. This is what we've learned from growing it for a year. 'Sleepy' doesn't act sleepy, he seems to want to clump up quickly, and produces healthy sprays of yellow/orange flowers in summer. t also appear that this may in fact be a x Graptoveria, but so few people are aware of this intergeneric hybrid, we hesitate to list it a such.

Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Sleepy' plant

How to Grow Echeveria 'Sleepy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • apricot
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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