Echeveria racemosa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1"-4"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

9b-12

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Echeveria racemosa plant details

Echeveria racemosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, chocolate and green foliage. In spring and winter salmon flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria racemosa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chocolate and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in spring and winter
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria racemosa

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria racemosa is a nice sized, rosetted succulent featuring fanned out, oblong, cupped leaves with dark chocolate to purple tones. Makes a gorgeous statement piece in a succulent display or garden. 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 subrigida is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!