A slow-growing perennial succulent, with stems to 10cm that branch on mature plants, and rosettes of broad, fleshy, pale yellow-green leaves sometimes finely edged with red. Bell-shaped flowers, reddish-pink on the outside and pale yellow inside, are produced on tall stems to 50cm high in winter
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
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| Winter |
Grow under glass in a free-draining potting mix suitable for cacti and succulents. Water moderately when in growth and do not allow to sit in water; no need to water at all during the winter dormant season. To keep this plant over winter it must be protected from frost. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by root, stem or leaf cuttings in spring
Remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows
May be susceptible to mealybugs and vine weevil
Generally disease-free