Photo by Little Prince of Oregon
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Echeveria pelucida (hort.)
Also Known As
- Echeveria pelusida
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Echeveria pelucida (hort.) plant details
Echeveria pelucida (hort.) is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 pelucida (hort.)
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and purple
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria pelucida (hort.)
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Echeveria pelucida (hort.) plant
How to Grow Echeveria pelucida (hort.)
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Foliage Color
- blue
- purple
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-10"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Nova' (Little Prince clone)
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Lucita', Chalk Rose Echeveria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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