Echeveria gibbiflora 'Metallica'

Also Known As

Echeveria gibbiflora var. metallica
Echeveria metallica

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Echeveria gibbiflora 'Metallica' plant details

Echeveria gibbiflora 'Metallica' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and pink foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 gibbiflora 'Metallica'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and pink
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria gibbiflora 'Metallica'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its rounded, metallic leaves tend to purplish-pink with pink margins and the flowers are outstanding... on long stems, the vivid reddish-pink flowers open in large clusters and tend to be long lasting. New Aug. 2010. This is the natural cultivar of E. gibbiflora, not the other cultivar going under the name E. 'Metallica'. Kristen and Etter disagree with Myron Kimnach's referral of the name 'Metallica' to cultivar status, arguing that it should be given varietal status.