Echeveria colorata
Nicknamed "The Mexican Giant" this is an appealing large succulent. With fleshy leaves and a fine point, this is a stunning collectors item.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 8,9,12-24, USDA: 9b-11
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Mexico (Jalisco)
Watering needs: Plenty of water in spring and summer, little or none in winter. Needs good drainage
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Echeveria colorata
Nicknamed "The Mexican Giant" this is an appealing large succulent. With fleshy leaves and a fine point, this is a stunning collectors item.
Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 8,9,12-24, USDA: 9b-11
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Mexico (Jalisco)
Watering needs: Plenty of water in spring and summer, little or none in winter. Needs good drainage
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |