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    Echeveria derenbergii

    Also Known As

    • Baby Echeveria
    • Painted Lady

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Echeveria derenbergii plant details

    Echeveria derenbergii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria derenbergii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria derenbergii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Echeveria derenbergii is a rosette-forming succulent featuring leaves that emerge green but mature to blue green, forming clumps. The mature rosettes have a unique, upright, egg-like shape. Displays yellow-orange flowers on pink inflorescences. 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 derenbergii is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Small rosettes of blue green folaige. Peachy yellow flowers with red highlights in winter.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Light Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor. Yellow Flowers with Red Tips.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Powdery-blue/white with pinkish blush in good light. Great for a sunny windowsill.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Echeveria derenbergii plant

    How to Grow Echeveria derenbergii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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