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Echeveria cante 'White Shadow'

Also Known As

  • Echeveria 'White Shadow'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Echeveria cante 'White Shadow' plant details

Echeveria cante 'White Shadow' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. 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 cante 'White Shadow'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria cante 'White Shadow'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria cante 'White Shadow' is a dramatic cultivar with powdery silver-white leaves with hints of pink and blue. It forms large rosettes up to one foot across and tall flower stems with orange and yellow blooms in summer. It is mostly solitary but can sometimes grow pups.
Echeveria cante ‘White Shadow’ is a stunningly beautiful succulent featuring large rosettes with powdery, silvery white leaves which flush out violet blue. The upright, pointed leaves are edged in pink. Pink stems bear pink flower clusters in summer.

Gardening facts about Echeveria cante 'White Shadow' plant

How to Grow Echeveria cante 'White Shadow'

  • 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
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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