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Echeveria pallida

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Echeveria pallida plant details

Echeveria pallida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria pallida

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria pallida

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 pallida, often called the Argentine Echeveria, is a large-growing succulent featuring lime green, curled paddle-shaped leaves with a wavy form that draws in the eye. The leaves show off salmon orange to red edges in summer. Echeveria are small, slow-growing, low maintenance plants. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens. Echeveria pallida is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Echeveria pallida plant

How to Grow Echeveria pallida

  • 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

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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