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Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens

Also Known As

  • Echeveria hybrid

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens plant details

Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and chartreuse foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 carnicolor x diffractens

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and chartreuse
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

See page 185, Schulz/Kapitany, Echeveria Cultivars. When grown in strong light, these have a maroon to pinkish-chocolate coloring with a lighter edging on each leaf.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens plant

How to Grow Echeveria carnicolor x diffractens

  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
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