An evergreen, perennial succulent forming rosettes of leaves to 10cm in diameter. The glaucous, pointed leaves have red markings near the tips and small yellow flowers are held on stems, up to 25cm tall, above the foliage in spring
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed, leaf cuttings or from offsets
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Generally disease-free