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Painted Echeveria
Echeveria nodulosa
Pronunciation: Ech-eh-VER-ee-a nod-yoo-LOH-suh
SKU #06923
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Rosettes reach 5 in. wide, forming clumps 1 to 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Unique succulent provides great contrast, with rosettes of absinthe green, vividly painted with red on margins and mid leaf. Coral-pink and yellow flowers appear atop tall bracts in summer. Originally from Mexico, this low growing spreader thrives in dry, sandy soil, preferring cool sun to light shade. A frost-tender evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma) |
| Care Instructions | Provide lean, porous, well-drained in a sunny site; protect from intense afternoon sun very hot summer regions. Indoors, provide bright light. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Do not over fertilize. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Unique succulent provides great contrast, with rosettes of absinthe green, vividly painted with red on margins and mid leaf. Coral-pink and yellow flowers appear atop tall bracts in summer. Originally from Mexico, this low growing spreader thrives in dry, sandy soil, preferring cool sun to light shade. A frost-tender evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide lean, porous, well-drained in a sunny site; protect from intense afternoon sun very hot summer regions. Indoors, provide bright light. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Do not over fertilize. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Painted Echeveria produce flowers?
Summer
Is Painted Echeveria evergreen or deciduous?
Painted Echeveria is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Painted Echeveria?
Painted Echeveria is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs.
Is Painted Echeveria resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Painted Echeveria grow?
Painted Echeveria has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Painted Echeveria in my landscape?
Painted Echeveria is suitable for: Container, Houseplant.
What color are Painted Echeveria flowers?
Painted Echeveria produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Painted Echeveria?
Painted Echeveria has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Painted Echeveria?
Good companion plants for Painted Echeveria include: Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Sedum (Sedum); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe); Ice Plant (Delosperma).
How do I care for Painted Echeveria?
Provide lean, porous, well-drained in a sunny site; protect from intense afternoon sun very hot summer regions. Indoors, provide bright light. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Do not over fertilize. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.