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Echeveria colorata (Echeveria colorata)

Echeveria colorata is a striking succulent known for its compact rosette of fleshy leaves, often with a powdery coating and vibrant pinkish-red edges when stressed by sunlight or drought.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, to prevent root rot. A gritty, sandy composition is ideal.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Can tolerate some direct sun, which enhances color.

Water

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix, to prevent root rot. A gritty, sandy composition is ideal.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season.

Avoid frost; protect from freezing temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 cm

Spread

15-30 cm

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Pink, Red

Leaf Type

Fleshy, Rosette-forming

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusEcheveria
  • speciesEcheveria colorata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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