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An evergreen succulent forming a rosette to 18cm across. The glaucous, grey-green leaves are crimped at the margins and become pink-flushed with age. Bell-shaped pink flowers are carried on 30cm tall, branched stems in summer
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