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Echeveria rosea (Lindley): A lovely species from Mexico with vibrant, variable colors. It has a distinctive form with relatively thin leaves and long, eventually pendant stems. In the wild it grows epiphytically on trees in filtered, partial sun. More light exposure in cultivation will bring out stunning pink and copper tones and thicken its coating of powdery farina. It can be left to sprawl or kept compact with regular "beheading". Fortunately, it re-roots easily from stem cuttings and leaves. Not to be confused with the ruffled cultivar, E. 'Rosea', this species gets its name from the vibrant pink sepals that encase its yellow 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
Orange / Copper
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
Over 12"
Maximum Rosette Size
3"-4"
Growth Habit / Shape
Hanging / Trailing
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
