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Cactus Succulent

Echeveria nodulosa

painted lady

An evergreen succulent forming rosettes to 12cm across, carried on a branching stem to 20cm tall. The thick, spoon-shaped leaves have dark red lines along the midrib and margins. In summer it produces red flowers, pale yellow within; these are carried on tall stalks above the foliage

Other common names
painted echeveria
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red
Summer Red Yellow Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter Green Red
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Crassulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Echeveria can be evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of colourful, fleshy leaves and racemes or panicles of urn-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Mexico

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth water moderately and feed monthly with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months, having acclimatised them to direct sun. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 18°C in early spring or by leaf cuttings in early summer. Separate offsets in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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