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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 30 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact, rosette-forming succulent. |
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| Foliage | Bluish-green, thick leaves have a frilly, rounded, pinkish leaf tip. |
| Flowers | The bell-shaped, rosy pink flowers are arranged in an arching inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | Echeveria cultivars are more difficult to grow in Singapore, because they are adapted to a drier climate. It is best to grow them in a shallow pot with well-drained, gritty soil (pH 6), and allow the soil to dry thoroughly before watering deeply. Avoid overhead watering to keep the leaves dry and promptly remove dead leaves. In Singapore, the leaves must be shaded from hot afternoon sun to avoid sunburn. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Shallow Media, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Potential Problems | This cultivar is prone to attack by mealy bugs. Removing dead leaves promptly and providing good air circulation will help to prevent attack by mealy bugs. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Sucker |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green, Pink |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Powdery / Waxy Bloom, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Recticulate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire - Wavy / Undulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Truncate |
| Foliar Base | Attenuate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Microphyll ( 2.25cm2 - 20.25 cm2 ) |
| Typical Foliar Size | 5 cm |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thick / Fleshy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
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Others
| Master ID | 33641 |
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| Species ID | 8055 |
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