Echeveria Species

Echeveriabicolor

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a)
Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
Synonym
Cotyledon bracteolata
Cotyledon subspicata
Echeveria bracteolata
Echeveria subspicata
Echeveria venezuelensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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