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Echeveria elegans

Mexican Hens and Chicks

Echeveria elegans, is as the name suggests, a classic.

Also known as White Mexican Rose, Mexican hens and chicks and Mexican Gem. The lovely flower-like rosettes can in time become a virtual carpet of pale blue. Easy to grow, and forms offsets quickly. Echeveria elegans

Size of each rosette is about 6cm across, but they can quickly form clusters of many offsets that may reach over 50cm across. Grown in a container they're well behaved and easily pruned back to size.

Best conditions are bright light at all times to prevent stretching, and excellent drainage. Fertilize sparingly to stop excessive growth.

Propagate by removing offsets, which form readily.

Use as groundcover or for succulent wreaths or in mixed containers.






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