Echeverias ~

These lovely plants are moderately fast growers. They like good, bright light up to full sunlight. If your plant begins to show more and more space between the leaves, it is stretching and needs more light to help it keep a compact rosette shape. Keep soil relatively moist, letting them dry out somewhat between waterings. Diluted fertilizer is appreciated every second or third watering. Echeverias range in size from small, hard-leafed varieties (sometimes more than an inch or two across) to large, colorful and wavy-leafed varieties that grow to as much as two feet across. There are hundreds of varieties, some are species collected from the wild; and many are man-made hybrids. These plants are fantastic because of the range of colors in the leaves. For example, there is 'Blue Curls' with its bluish-red wavy leaves,'Black Prince' with its midnight black leaves and 'Pink Frills' with its rosy pink coloring. Not to be forgotten is Echeveria 'Culebra' with its thick caruncles (sometimes called carbuncles) on the leaf surface. According to Wikipedia: Echeveria is a large genus of succulents in the Crassulaceae family, native from Mexico to northwestern South America. The genus is named after the 18th century Mexican botanical artist, Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. Many of the species produce numerous offsets, and are commonly known as 'Hen and chicks', which can also refer to other genera such as Sempervivum that are significantly different from Echeveria. They are drought resistant but do better with regular deep watering and fertilizing. Most tolerate shade and some frost, although hybrid species tend to be less tolerant. They can be propagated by separating offsets, but may also be propagated by leaf cuttings, and by seed if they are not hybrids. Echeverias are polycarpic: they may flower and set seed many times over the course of their lifetimes. Removing lower leaves keeps plants cleaner and healthier. If I see spider mites or mealy bugs, I use natural solutions such as neem oil, bug buster and an alcohol and water mix which consists of 1 part alcohol 3 parts water.

Echeveria afterglow is a hybrid of Echeveria shaviana x Echeveria subrigida made by Don Worth. This plant offers bright color in winter. Produces flowers from spring to autumn. Grows rapidly in summer so water thoroughly. In winter water sparingly so the plant doesn’t dry out completely out completely. Inspring cut back and root cuttings. When I cut back my plants, the old stem usually produces more heads.

Echeveria 'Black Prince' - (Black Hens and Chicks) - produces clumps of short rosettes up to 3 inches wide with dark thin and triangular blackish leaves. These leaves first emerge greenish but darken to a deep lavender brown and with age the lower leaves widen out to as much as 1 inch wide at the base with an acuminate tip that has fine yellow edges. In late fall to early winter appear the dark red flowers on short stalks. Plant in full sun (best color) or light shade in a well drained soil with occasional irrigation in spring and summer months. Hardy to around 25°F. Click photo for more information.

This hybid is possibly a hybrid of Echeveria imbricata. It is a very attractive accent for dish and rock gardens. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost. Provide bright light. Hardy to 36F. grows to 4". Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

Hybrid created in California. Drought tolerant when established. Needs well draining soil. Water thoroughly when dry to the touch. Protect from frost to prevent scarring. Looks best with regular watering during the winter months. New echeveria with great potential due to it's exciting color and form.

Echeveria 'Dondo' forms a very compact rosette of short, chunky apple green leaves. Very short racemes with multiple floral displays of bright orange bell-shaped flowers that are golden yellow inside and appear to be molded from wax. Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes.In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Click on photo for more information.

This variety of echeverias are very delicate with lots of offsets. They have a pretty pink flower on a long stem. Their growing period is spring through fall. They are dormant in winter. Propogate by offsets. They are drought tolerant but prefer regular watering and fertilizer in summer. In winter water but once a month.

Echeveria 'Imbricata' forms a very concentric "saucer-like" rosette with broad, obovate deep blue leaves tipped with red. Leaf margins are nearly white, giving the rosette a crisp and almost metallic quality. This Echeveria is considered to be a hybrid of Echeveria glauca and Echeveria gibbiflora var. metallica. Very popular for years in landscapes and gardens. Excellent as patio plant, or in the rock garden as a color accent or to provide structural composition. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. Click the photograph for complete information.

Echeveria 'Lola', possibly a hybrid of Echeveria lilacina, forms a sculpted rosette with a somewhat "rosebud" shape. Leaves are alabaster marble with a delicate blush of pinkish violet and tipped with rose. Rosette gives the impression of alabaster wax suffused with violet. Flowers are peach, bell-shaped and appear in spring. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. Click the photograph for complete information.

Echeveria minima, native to Mexico, is a miniature Echeveria with tiny rosettes of very chubby, frosty blue leaves. Leaves are frosty rose at tips and along margins.Clusters profusely to form small mound. Racemes of small orange bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Excellent for windowsill culture or for dish gardens. The plants generally have either one large head or a two or three smaller ones. Click the photography for more information.

Echeveria `Neon Breakers` is a new and distinct Echeveria cultivar with Intensely colorful leaf margins, Increased resistance to normal disease and pests encountered in Echeveria, Robust growth and Unique continuous growth, not shutting down seasonally, as is typical of Echveria. Plants of the new cultivar `Neon Breakers` are similar to the seed parent Echeveria shaviana in most horticultural characteristics. However, `Neon Breakers` exhibits intensely colorful leaf margins not seen on the seed parent. Click the photography for more information.

Echeveria multicaulis, native to Guerrero, Mexico, forms small rosettes atop shrubby stems of firm glossy green leaves that become coppery in winter cold or in strong light. Bell-shaped flowers are reddish with some yellowish tint inside. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Protect from frost. Click photo for more info.

Echeveria nodulosa, native to Mexico, forms a somewhat shrubby rosette with grayish-green tapered leaves. Attractive with burgundy lines in patterns along front and back of leaves. Looks as if painted. Margins are burgundy. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. click photo for more information.

Echeveria paul bunyon - It's texture is filled with bumps and marks making it an unusual plant. Grows spring-summer so water throughly during that time. In winter water sparingly just so the plant doesn’t dry out completely. In spring cut back and root cuttings. When I cut back my plants, the old stem usually produces more heads making it a fuller more beauiful and interesing plant.

Echeveria Pulvinata - will tolerate partial to full sun, Bloom in late spring. Drought tolerant, Spring - Summer water thoroughly, in winter water sparingly just so the plant doesn't dry out completely. Propogate - offsets, leaf and stem cuttings, offsets, Plants in photo are 4" plants.

Echeveria 'Ramillete' is a hybrid Echeveria that forms rosettes of fleshy frosty green leaves with red tips. Profuse racemes of tangerine bell-shaped flowers. Very tips of orange flower are golden, adding a bright, cheery appearance to the floral bouquet. Excellent for dish gardens and in rock gardens. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. click photo for more information.

Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, believed to be a variant of Echeveria runyonii, forms upswept rosettes to 6" or more in diameter. The leaves are tubular with widened tips, and icy silver blue in color. 'Topsy Turvy' is considered by some to be a monstrose form, as the leaves are tubular, whereas the leaves of Echeveria runyonii are somewhat flattened, fleshy and have rounded tips. A very easily grown plant that is excellent for windowsill culture, in the rock garden or as a patio plant. Please Click on the photo for complete information. Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, comes from Echeveria runyonii.

DROUGHT TOLERANT when established. 'Topsy Turvy' cristata forms fan-like growths tightly covered with hundreds of atypical leaves - each plant is totally unique! Needs very porous soil. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias. Protect from frost. Hardy to 36F. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

Echeveria shaviana cv. 'Truffles forms rosettes of fleshy upcurving leaves with very crinkly edges. Excellent for windowsill culture or for dish gardens. Bright light is required to prevent stretching of Echeverias. Very porous soil. Protect from frost. Hardy to 36F. They grow to 4"+ Water thoroughly when dry.

Their color ranges from green, to mauves and purples. They can grow in light shade to full sun but are sensitive to frost. They are drought tolerant but prefer regular watering and fertilizer spring-fall during their growing season. Stem cuttings are the easiest method of propagation. They are dormant in winter and so require watering but once a month. I put some in the ground that are growing taller and are branching out.

Echeveria subrigida, native to Mexico, forms rosettes with very pruinose blue-white lanceolate leaves with ruby margins. Excellent color accent for rock gardens. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Click on photo for more information.

Echeveria subsessillis, native to Mexico, forms compact rosettes of flattened, spoon-shaped leaves. Rosettes are sky blue, blushing pink along the margins in strong light. Hummingbirds love arching stems of pinkish-orange bell-shaped flowers. Great windowsill or rock garden plant. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Click photo for complete plant information.

Echeveria 'Violet Queen' forms somewhat upswept rosettes with slender, icy glaucous aqua leaves. Margins of leaves are rose violet, often more pronounced in cold temperatures. Offsets profusely to form dense clusters. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Click photo for complete plant information.

They have a pretty pink flower on a long stem. Their growing period is spring through fall. They are dormant in winter. Propogate by offsets. They are drought tolerant but prefer regular watering and fertilizer in summer. In winter water but once a month.