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 | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Summer Winter |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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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 | Late winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echeveria colorata |
| Dormancy | Summer Winter |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Color | White, pink |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Growth Habit | lanceshaped |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 16 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Dwarf succulent |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Propagation | By cuttings, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Clumping succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesBeautiful
My colorata shipped quickly and arrived carefully packed. It is now in its permanent home, thriving and loving its spot!
United StatesLove it
Was great love them
United StatesGreat plant-Great service
As always, Planet Desert plant, service, selection and packaging are First Class!!!
These are very nice, healthy plants! Well...
These are very nice, healthy plants! Well packaged, fast ship, I would buy again! Thank you!