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Echeveria albicans

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Echeveria albicans plant details

Echeveria albicans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria albicans

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria albicans

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This compact rosette features thick, strong, silvery-green leaves that flush pink at the tips under full sun. Displays vibrant pink flowers with yellow tips atop pink stalks. Echeveria are low maintenance, and require little water once established. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ plant from frost!

Gardening facts about Echeveria albicans plant

How to Grow Echeveria albicans

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 6"-8"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 12"-24"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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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
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