Echeveria imbricata
Also known as: Blue rose echeveria
The 'blue rose' echeveria — an 1870s hybrid that remains one of the hardiest and most vigorous. It comes from Garden hybrid (old), stays around Rosette 15–25 cm, clumping, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Garden hybrid (old)
- Mature size: Rosette 15–25 cm, clumping
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Garden hybrid (old)
- Mature size
- Rosette 15–25 cm, clumping
- Growth habit
- Hardy clumping rosettes, one of the oldest hybrids
- Leaf colour
- Blue-green with pink edges
- Flower colour
- Orange-pink bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Blue rose echeveria
About the Echeveria imbricata
The 'blue rose' echeveria — an 1870s hybrid that remains one of the hardiest and most vigorous. Forms wide blue rosettes with pink edges that clump into large mats.
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 imbricata is a Echeveria succulent from Garden hybrid (old). The 'blue rose' echeveria — an 1870s hybrid that remains one of the hardiest and most vigorous. Forms wide blue rosettes with pink edges that clump into large mats.
Identification
Key identification features: Blue-green with pink edges leaves in a Hardy clumping rosettes, one of the oldest hybrids form, reaching Rosette 15–25 cm, clumping. Also known as Blue rose echeveria. Nickname: 'Blue rose echeveria'. Nickname: 'Blue rose echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria imbricata?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria imbricata toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria imbricata, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.