Photo by Kara Nursery
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Echeveria species #2
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-9"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echeveria species #2 plant details
Echeveria species #2 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and pink foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 species #2
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and pink
- Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: coral blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria species #2
- 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
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Echeveria species #2 plant
How to Grow Echeveria species #2
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- coral
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
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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Zones
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Size
Height: 3"-8"
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- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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