silver spoons

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An evergreen succulent forming a stemless rosette to 12cm across, composed of fleshy, silvery-grey leaves. In summer, it produces orange flowers held on arching stems above the foloiage

Scientific classification

Species: silver spoons (Echeveria runyonii)
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
Sunlight: 18 – 28 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of silver spoons

Distribution map

Mexico

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of silver spoons

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silver spoons care guide

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 18 – 28 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely

Fertilizing

Very dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only

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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