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Echeveria derenbergii

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) (Info)
Species: derenbergii (der-en-BERG-ee-eye) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By air layering
From bulbils

Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

By philomel
Thumbnail #1 of Echeveria derenbergii by philomel

By Kell
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Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral dieter67 On Nov 4, 2003, dieter67 from Henderson, NV
(Zone 10a) wrote:

I have several of these, they grow like weeds, which becomes tiresome. Best color is achieved with minimal water and full sun. Nice purple, pink, rose leaves.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bonsall, California
Van Nuys, California
Vista, California



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