Photo by Kara Nursery
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Echeveria elegans crest
Also Known As
- Echeveria albicans crest
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-5"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Echeveria elegans crest plant details
Echeveria elegans crest is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, red and variegated foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria elegans crest
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green, red and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria elegans crest
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Echeveria elegans crest plant
How to Grow Echeveria elegans crest
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- red
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- coral
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 4"-5"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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