painted echeveria
An evergreen succulent forming rosettes to 12cm across, carried on a branching stem to 20cm tall. The thick, spoon-shaped leaves have dark red lines along the midrib and margins. In summer it produces red flowers, pale yellow within; these are carried on tall stalks above the foliage
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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| 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