Echeveria 'Imbricata' - World of Succulents

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Imbricata'

Common Name(s)

Blue Rose Echeveria, Hens and Chicks

Synonym(s)

Echeveria × imbricata, Echeveria imbricata

Scientific Classification

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

Description

Echeveria 'Imbricata' is a popular succulent with tight rosettes of flat grey-green leaves. The rosettes grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. Mature rosette offsets freely to form large, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall clumps. Flowers are red and yellow and appear in clusters on branched, arching inflorescences in spring and early summer.

Echeveria x imbricata - Blue Rose Echeveria Hens and Chicks — *Photo via flickr.com*

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °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. As with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.

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

Most Echeverias 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 potting soil for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.