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
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
Bloom Season | Late winter early spring |
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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, partial shade |
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
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, partial shade |
Toxicity | Safe for humans, Safe for pets |
Watering Needs | Low |