Echeveria 'Baron Bold'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Baron Bold'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Origin

Echeveria 'Baron Bold' is a hybrid created by Dick Wright in 1970. The parentage is unknown.

Description

Echeveria 'Baron Bold' is a fascinating succulent that forms a rosette of bumpy leaves with red, green, or silver coloring, which varies depending on the season and growing conditions. The rosette grows slowly, usually solitary, and can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter. The bumps of its leaves change color before the rest of the leaves.

In the summer, the rosette produces pinkish-red, bell-shaped flowers on long, branched stalks.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Most common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeverias are susceptible to mealy bugs. Finally, as with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.

Most Echeveria can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although a few are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in a succulent or cacti mix and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.

Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide.

See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

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