red edge echeveria

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An evergreen succulent forming a rosette to 30cm across; the leaves are diamond-shaped with a central channel, coloured grey-green with red leaf margins. A powdery white bloom covers the foliage. In summer it produces tall spikes of pink flowers

Scientific classification

Species: red edge echeveria (Echeveria subrigida)
Genus: Echeveria
Family: Crassulaceae

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Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of red edge echeveria

Distribution map

Mexico

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of red edge echeveria

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red edge echeveria care guide

Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle

Fertilizing

Very dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 18°C in early spring or by leaf cuttings in early summer. Separate offsets in spring

Growing

Grow in cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed monthly with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months, having acclimatised them to direct sun. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

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