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Echeveria prolifica (Moran & Meyrán): True to its name, this variety is incredibly prolific. It is a small, silvery green rosette that can get flushes of pink when grown in bright sun. The leaves have a very thin layer of powdery farina to add a silvery look. This species has yet to be found in the wild and it is possible that all of the E. prolifica in cultivation are vegetative offsets (and therefore genetically identical) to the original type specimen bought at a roadside nursery in Mexico in 1969.
E. prolifica spreads quickly by sending out long stolons with new offsets that can grow fine, aerial roots anywhere along the stolon. Its stolons and bloom stalks also have leaves that easily fall off and root where they land. This is a plant that should be kept in its own pot and pruned regularly to keep it in check.
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
Yellow Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Year-round Color
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Lots of Offsets
Special Characteristic
Fast Grower
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
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