The genus Echeveria is named after the 18th century Spanish botanist Atanasio Echeverria Codoy. Echeveria 'Carribean', a hybrid Echeveria produced here "in-house" at the nursery has the bloodlines of Echeveria subsessillis and Echeveria imbricata. Forms large rosettes to over 8" in diameter with pruinose turquoise leaves with rose margins. Vigorous grower that is an excellent color accent for rock gardens. Forms spikes of larger orange bell-shaped flowers often frequented by hummingbirds. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

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