Echeveria pulvinata 'Frosty'

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'Frosty' (also known as Echeveria pulvinata var. frigida 'Nova') (Lau): A naturally occurring Echeveria form from Oaxaca, Mexico. It is also known as a White Chenille Plant because it has a silver, velvety coating (farina) to protect it from the intense sun of its rocky habitats.

Despite its name, 'Frosty' is a sun-loving plant and needs protection from freezing temperatures. It is wonderfully low-maintenance whether growing in-ground or in a pot, so long as it has great drainage and gets plenty of sunshine. It usually blooms in winter by sending up flower stalks that hang heavy with up to 20 orange, bell-shaped flowers.

The rosettes stay fairly small but the fuzzy stems beneath them will continue to branch and grow up to 9" long. Fortunately, 'Frosty' propagates easily from stem cuttings, so you can keep the plant compact by cutting the stem just below a rosette, leaving to dry 3-5 days, then planting the rosette on moist, well-draining soil to re-grow roots (more info).

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Silver

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

Orange Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Maximum Rosette Size

3"-4"

Growth Habit / Shape

Rosette

Seasonality

Blooms in Fall / Winter

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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7 months ago

What are the light requirements and are Echeveria monocarpic? See answer

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7 months ago  •  Staff Answer

All Echeveria need lots of sunshine for healthy, compact growth and vibrant colors. Aim to keep it outdoors in full sun in frost-free weather, indoors on a sunny, south-facing window sill, or directly under a Succulent Grow Light that's on for 12-14 hours per day. Echeveria are polycarpic and can bloom every year. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Can you actually put echeveria in a windowsill or will they get sunburn? See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

You can keep them in window sills! Different windows will get different amounts of sun of course, but wherever you're keeping any succulent, the best way to prevent sunburn is to let the plant gradually adapt to brighter sun. Slowly move the plant closer to the window sill over the course of 1-2 weeks. Especially dry or unrooted succulents are more susceptible to sunburn. You can also periodically rotate the pot to even out the light exposure on all sides.

I attached a link to our page about sunburn below, so you can catch it early if it does start. I hope this helps!
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs... See full answer »

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3 years ago

How do you tell echeveria apart if not labeled? See answer

I have quite a few echeveria that did not come with labels. I’ve tried the ‘plant ID’ apps and Google Lens, but those aren’t reliable. So how do you know? See more »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Identifying the many species and cultivars of Echeveria is notoriously difficult. We like to use a database called the International Crassulaceae Network (ICN for short) to help us identify Echeveria, among others.

Looking through the database takes a lot of time so you may find that it's not worth it. However, if your heart's set on a name, that's a good option for finding it. See full answer »

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4 years ago

How large are the succulents when they are shipped? See answer

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

That's a good question,

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! See full answer »

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3 years ago

I have an echeveria succulent that is turning a little pink at the bottom, then the bottom begins to die off. See answer

I don't think I am overwatering it but I have noticed the part of the plant near the soil starts to wither and die. The rest of the plant looks ok and it seems to be growing. Any thoughts? See more »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

This sounds like natural leaf senescence. This is when a plant redistributes nutrients from old leaves to new leaves, dropping them in the process. An Echeveria might do this if its new leaves shade out the old leaves or in times of drought. Some of the more high maintenance Echeveria develop a, relatively, long stem for seemingly no reason and will need to be beheaded and the head rerooted in order to maintain a compact look. See full answer »

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2 years ago

I live in zone 10. Can the Echeveria plants be planted outside in the sun? See answer

I like the pretty Echevaria plants and want to know if they can be planted in the direct sun in the yard. See more »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

In zone 10, you're Echeveria will thrive in the sun. Just be sure to introduce them to full sun conditions slowly. Start with about four hours of sun before moving them into the shade. Then, the next day, give them five hours of sun. Keep doing this until your plants are thriving in full sun conditions. While acclimating, be sure to inspect your Echeveria regularly for signs of sunburn, which you can read about at the link below.
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3 years ago

what is the main difference between echeverias & sempervivums See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

The main difference, from a care standpoint, is hardiness. Sempervivum can survive temperatures to -20°F or even -30°F. Meanwhile, Echeveria shouldn't even freeze.

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 »

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2 years ago

How big are the rossets? See answer

I'm looking to buy some pots before I get my order and I see that the maximum size for the different echeveria species I'm looking at is written on their pages. However, I'm not sure how big the rosettes come after buying them and don't want to get too big of a pot just yet. I also see some of the plants I want come as plugs and would like to know how big the rosettes are for those. Thank you! See more »

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

You're welcome!

Our 2" pot Echeveria are anywhere from 1.5" to 6", but they all do great in 3" to 4" pots. As far as plugs are concerned, they can be happy in a 2" pot. See full answer »

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1 year ago

Will plants like echeveria tolerate full sun in San Diego summers Temperature at most 88 degrees but 6 plus hours See answer

Over 6 hours in mid 80’s direct sun in summer Ok?? See more »

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes! Echeveria would thrive in those conditions. Just be sure to introduce them to full sun conditions gradually to avoid sunburn. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Are there any echeverias that would grow in zone 8? I tried to search using that info but it didn't work. Thank you See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Unfortunately, no. There are no Echeveria that are reliably hardy to zone 8. However, Echeveria agavoides is hardy to zone 9. See full answer »

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