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Silky echeveria

Echeveria × bombycina · Succulent

Hardiness
H2 Tender; frost-free winter (RHS profile linked: 1–5°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
peat-free cactus compost, gritty and sharply draining
Flowering
August–September
Toxicity
Not assessed; do not assume safe for people or pets.

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Mealybugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth or treat with insecticidal soap.

Vine weevil: Use nematodes in soil or systemic insecticide to control larvae.

Aphids: Spray with a strong jet of water or apply horticultural oil.

Root rot: Ensure well-draining compost and allow soil to dry between waterings.

Sunburn: Gradually acclimate plants to full sun and provide shade in peak heat.

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