glaucous echeveria
Also known as: secund-flowered echeveria
A succulent perennial forming clusters of rosettes of narrowly wedge-shaped, pale glaucous-grey leaves, with one-sided cymes to 30cm in height, of nodding, urn-shaped red and yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- glaucous echeveria (Echeveria secunda)
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of glaucous echeveria
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of glaucous echeveria
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glaucous echeveria care guide
- Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
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