![Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-oqm1pc/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/3032/21850/ech_pollux_large__45820.1716504799.jpg?c=3)
![Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-oqm1pc/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/3032/21873/ech_pollux_large_1__26599.1716504799.jpg?c=3)
![Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-oqm1pc/images/stencil/128x128/products/3032/21850/ech_pollux_large__45820.1716504799.jpg?c=3 "Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May")
![Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-oqm1pc/images/stencil/128x128/products/3032/21873/ech_pollux_large_1__26599.1716504799.jpg?c=3 "Echeveria 'Pollux' [large] - May")
Product Details
Highlights
Echeveria 'Pollux': Lovely silvery grey rosette with wide leaves. Mature plants grown in bright sun can take on a slight lilac blush. A thick coating of farina (epicuticular wax) gives a soft, pastel look to this wide, low rosette. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" round, plastic pot.
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
3.5" Pot
Current Primary Color
Silver
All Seasonal Colors
Purple / Black
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
7"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
Videos
Echeveria soft succulents, sometimes known as Mexican Hens and...
Questions & Answers
Popular Questions
You want to make sure the root ball is completely covered by soil. If the lowermost leaves of the rosette get some dirt on them, it's not the end of the world. As long as you don't over water, they should be fine.
You're going to be better off pulling the whole dead rosette out by the base. That will give room to the remaining chicks to fill that hole with their own chicks.
Sempervivum can grow in full sun, but they need to be acclimated to it first. Give them a few hours of exposure to the direct sun, then move them into shade for the rest of the day. Repeat this process, steadily adding or removing an hour or so as needed, until the plants can take the direct sunlight all day.
Soil pH is a different matter. The soil in the crevasses where Sempervivum grow in the wild are very acidic, even down to 4.5. Even S. calcareum, despite their alkaline tolerance, was found to grow in acidic soil. The point being that a slightly acidic soil is far better than an alkaline one for any Sempervivum. However, these plants are tough and a little alkalinity certainly won't kill them. They'll just grow faster and stay healthier in a slightly acidic soil.
Sempervivum are very hardy plants. They contain small packets of bad tasting chemicals, that deter deer and rabbits from nibbling on them. However, I do not believe this works on javelina.
We do not have Javelina this far north but, from what I read, they will eat anything. This includes Sempervivum.
I believe your best course of action is to invest in an electric fence, as you can't shoot them until a certain season.
You could also consider cactus or Euphorbia, which they won't eat due to the spines and poison. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful but… See full answer »
I hope this helps!
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 »
Regardless, the first step you should take is allowing the soil to dry completely. I'm going to post a link here that will take you to our FAQ section that deals with rot more thoroughly. I hope this helps and I hope your plant recovers!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
How much sunlight are they getting?
How much will you water them?
What's their soil like? Does it drain water well or does it tend to absorb water?
Are you fertilizing them? If so, how often and with what nutrients?
The answer to these questions and more will determine how fast your plants grow.
