Echeveria 'Ice Green' is a beautiful succulent that changes color with the seasons. It requires minimal care and is perfect for gardeners with limited space.
Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Ice Green'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria 'Green Ice', Echeveria 'Icy Green'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria 'Ice Green' is a Korean hybrid, likely resulting from a cross between Echeveria laui and Echeveria albicans.
Description
Echeveria 'Ice Green', also known as Echeveria 'Green Ice' or Echeveria 'Icy Green', is a charming succulent that forms small, tightly packed rosettes of chubby, obovate leaves in an icy green color. The rosettes can reach a diameter of 4 inches (10 cm), although they are usually smaller. Depending on the season and growing conditions, the leaves may appear more bluish than green and can take on shades of pink and orange. They are covered with a delicate, waxy bloom that can rub off when touched.
During the spring and early summer, Echeveria 'Ice Green' produces beautiful, bell-shaped flowers on arching stalks. The flowers are pink on the outside and orange on the inside.
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Ice Green'
Light: Echeveria 'Ice Green' requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Therefore, place it near the brightest window in your home. Additionally, if you plan to move the plant outside in the spring, do so gradually and avoid exposing it to intense afternoon sun.
Soil: Having soil that drains quickly is most important for growing a healthy succulent. While many growers prefer to create their own soil mix, commercial soil mixes for succulents are also suitable.
Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air, but Echeveria 'Ice Green' is a tender succulent that must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30°F to 50°F (-1.1°C to 10°C).
Watering: This plant prefers the "soak and dry" method during the growing season. Water deeply, then allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Water sparingly during the winter, only enough to keep the plant from shriveling. Above all, if you have a saucer under the pot, be sure to empty the excess water.
Fertilizing: Although it can grow well without fertilizer, Echeveria 'Ice Green' may benefit from extra nutrients. Feed only during the growing season and use a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.
Repotting: If growing in a container, repot as needed in spring or early summer, but ensure the soil is dry before repotting. Also, always use a container with drainage holes.
Propagation: Echeveria 'Ice Green' can be propagated by leaves or offsets during the growing season.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Toxicity of Echeveria 'Ice Green'
Echeveria 'Ice Green' has no reported toxic effects and is safe for growing around children and pets.
Links
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