An evergreen succulent forming tight clusters of small rosettes 12-15cm across with pale blue-green leaves tipped and edged with a pink-red marking. Arching stems carry orange-yellow flowers above the rosettes in late spring and summer
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