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Echeveria 'Red Sky'

Also Known As

  • Red Sky Mexican Hen and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Echeveria 'Red Sky' plant details

Echeveria 'Red Sky' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, pink and purple foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Red Sky'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, pink and purple
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 'Red Sky'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria 'Red Sky' is related to 'Perle von Nurnberg' but with bolder colouration offering an intense glowing pink colour, especially on younger leaves, along with shades of grey and light pink. It is also perhaps a stronger grower.
Tender. Glowing pink foliage with shades of gray

Gardening facts about Echeveria 'Red Sky' plant

How to Grow Echeveria 'Red Sky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-8"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-8"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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