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Echeveria peacockii (aka E. desmetiana, E. subsessilis) (Croucher): Rosette of silvery blue leaves with pink, pointed tips. This variety can show slight ridges along the middle of its leaves and has a thick, powdery coating of farina (epicuticular wax) that protects it from the hot sun of its native Mexican habitat. Each summer, it sends up a tall, arching bloom stalk with coral, bell-shaped flowers.
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
Blue / Blue-green
All Seasonal Colors
Pink
Bloom Color
Orange Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Year-round Color
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe
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There's a lot of variability to the sizes of plants. If we're talking just Echeveria in a 2" pot, I would bet that the plants themselves are roughly 1" tall and 2.5" wide. The leaves do go over the edge of the pot in many cases.
We also commonly sell plants in 3.5" pots and with these I would say that the plants are at most 3.5" tall and around 3-3.5" wide. These plants don't seem to go over the edge of their pots as often. I know this was rather vague but I hope it helps!
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From a taxonomic standpoint, the main difference is that they're in different genera, although they belong to the same family. This is quite significant and means that these plants, although they look similar, are not the same. Sempervivum rosettes, for instance, die after they flower while Echeveria do not. Semepervivum blooms have petals that spread wide like a daisy's petals, while Echeveria have petals that form a tube. Sempervivum are native to Europe and the Mediterranean, while Echeveria are native to central America.
However, they do share one thing in common. They're both charming rosette plants that are adored the world over. Click the link below to watch a video that explains the differences further… See full answer »
