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Echeveria Bella

Scientific Name: Echeveria [sold as 'Bella']

Also Known As

  • Echeveria 'Bella'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Echeveria Bella plant details

A plant being sold as cultivar, 'Bella'. However, there exists a species, Echeveria bella, and therefore the cultivar name is invalid. It is likely a hybrid with Echeveria setosa in its background.

Echeveria Bella is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria Bella

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria Bella

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria ‘Bella’ is a fuzzy succulent featuring plump, bean-like, lime green leaves arranged in a rosette. The leaf margins will flush out tones of gorgeous orange, scarlet and pink, which are ever changing during times of environmental stress. These stress factors include prolonged sun exposure and cooler temperatures. 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 ‘Bella’ is especially happy sitting on a sunny windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Echeveria Bella plant

How to Grow Echeveria Bella

  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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