An evergreen succulent forming a rosette to 30cm across; the leaves are diamond-shaped with a central channel, coloured grey-green with red leaf margins. A powdery white bloom covers the foliage. In summer it produces tall spikes of pink flowers
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed monthly with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months, having acclimatised them to direct sun. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by sowing seed at 18°C in early spring or by leaf cuttings in early summer. Separate offsets in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
Generally disease-free