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Echiveria: Echeveria Topsy Turvy
'Topsy Turvy' bears rosettes of succulent, blue-green leaves and develops short spikes of red flowers late in the growing season. Easily grown from offsets, echeveria accepts coarse, poor soils and tolerates extreme heat as well as brief lows of 20°F. Echeveria are often grown as houseplants in colder regions. Profile
did you know?The genus which includes about 150 species of succulents native to the Americas, from Texas to Argentina, is closely related to and The relationship is apparent in similar plant shapes and colorings. general maintenance:Place container-grown plants outdoors for summer. pests/diseases:Rust, leaf rot, and stem rot may occur. The tough fleshy leaves are seldom bothered by pests. controls:To control rot, reduce watering or move plants to a drier location. how to sow/plant:Set plants at same depth they were in their pots, spacing them 6?8 inches apart, or divide existing clumps by separating rosettes and replanting. water and fertilize:Echeveria tolerate poor soil and dry conditions. Water only in drought conditions. features:
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From Martha Stewart Plant Encyclopedia
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