Echeveria colorata
Thick powdery blue leaves with hot pink edges and a graceful arching flower stalk. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Mexico (Jalisco), stays around Rosette 15–25 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico (Jalisco)
- Mature size: Rosette 15–25 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Jalisco)
- Mature size
- Rosette 15–25 cm
- Growth habit
- Large thick-leaved rosettes on short stems
- Leaf colour
- Powdery blue with glowing pink-red edges
- Flower colour
- Pink-orange bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
About the Echeveria colorata
Thick powdery blue leaves with hot pink edges and a graceful arching flower stalk. Larger and chunkier than most species; very popular for arrangements.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria colorata is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Jalisco). Thick powdery blue leaves with hot pink edges and a graceful arching flower stalk. Larger and chunkier than most species; very popular for arrangements.
Identification
Key identification features: Powdery blue with glowing pink-red edges leaves in a Large thick-leaved rosettes on short stems form, reaching Rosette 15–25 cm. Nickname: 'Colorata'. Nickname: 'Colorata'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria colorata?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria colorata toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria colorata, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.