An evergreen succulent forming a rosette to 15cm across, composed of fleshy, pointed, very dark purple leaves. In early summer arching stems to 30cm tall bear small, urn-shaped orange and pink flowers
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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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 winter. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed or from offsets
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil larvae and aphids
Generally disease-free