Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) (Info) Species: affinis (uh-FEE-niss) (Info)
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm) 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Red Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Herbaceous Dark/Black Bronze-Green Smooth-Textured Shiny/Glossy-Textured Good Fall Color Succulent Leathery-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is fire-retardant This plant is resistant to deer Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From leaf cuttings From herbaceous stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting: Unknown - Tell us
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