 Native
to the Americas, This large genus contains over 150 speciesThey grow
in perfectly symmetrical, basal rosettes or as multi-stemmed bushes
up to 3 ft (1 m) tall. These plants have pulpy, usually, sleek-edged
leaves that are particularly vivid during the colder months; some
plants, for example, the hybrids Baron Bold and Delight have
attractive crimped-edged leaves. Bell-shaped to cylindrical flowers
bloom at different times of the year. Hardiness zone from 8 To
11.Flowering colors: Blue, Pink, Red, Scarlet, Yellow
Cultivation: Marginally frost hardy to frost tender, Echeveria
requires full sun or semi-shade, very porous soil and plenty of
water from spring to late summer reducing to little or none in
winter. Propagate from seed, offsets or cuttings, or by division in
spring and summer. |
