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Echeveria colorata

Echeveria colorata · Succulent

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
well-drained, sandy, light, cactus compost
Flowering
June–November
Toxicity
No reported toxicity

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Root rot: Use sharply draining cactus compost and water only when dry, keeping plants above 10°C in winter.

Vine weevil: Check new pots for grubs and use biological nematodes or systemic insecticides if infested.

Mealybug: Isolate the plant and dab insects with alcohol-soaked cotton buds or apply a suitable insecticide.

Leaf burn: Water with rainwater to avoid fluoride damage and acclimate plants gradually to bright light.

Etiolation: Provide bright, indirect light year-round and avoid keeping in warm, dark conditions.

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