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Echeveria gigantea (Rose & Purpus): A truly gigantic rosette that lives up to its name, growing up to 12.0" in diameter with a 16.0" stem. It has wide, spoon-shaped leaves of pink and green. These leaves are also covered in a powdery substance called farina. It tends to flower in the fall by sending up a massive bloom stalk (up to 6.0' tall) from which hang small pink flowers. It can be kept short with regular pruning (How to Fix an Overgrown Succulent).
Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.
Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Pink
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
Over 12"
Maximum Rosette Size
Over 8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Blooms in Fall / Winter
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Fast Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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