GardenWizzPlant Care Card

wax rosette

Echeveria x gilva · Succulent

Photo: Raffi Kojian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped from original

Hardiness
H2 Tender; frost-free winter (RHS profile linked: 1–5°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 10–50 cm
Soil
free-draining potting mix suitable for cacti and succulents
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
Not assessed; do not assume safe for people or pets.

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Root rot: Ensure sharp drainage with gritty compost and water only when the soil is completely dry.

Mealybugs: Isolate the plant and dab insects with a cotton bud dipped in methylated spirits.

Vine weevil: Use biological nematodes or systemic insecticides in the compost during active growth.

Aphids: Spray off with a strong jet of water or apply a suitable insecticidal soap.

Etiolation: Provide bright, indirect light or full sun exposure to maintain compact growth.

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