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Echeveria 'Violet Queen' (Orpet): Frosty, silver-green rosette with hits of pink on leaf edges and tips when moderately stressed by bright sun or cool temperatures (around 50F). Its leaves are covered in a silvery, waxy powder called farina. This variety produces lots of offsets and, if given space, can develop into a 1.0' clump of 20+ rosettes.
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
Silver
All Seasonal Colors
Blue / Blue-green, Pink
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
5"-6"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Year-round Color
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe, Lots of Offsets
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
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