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Echeveria derenbergii

Echeveria derenbergii
Painted Lady

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Arrived in a thousand pieces... I kept the stem and 2 leaves to see if it will take, but I doubt it.

dominique, 20/07/2024

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Species recognizable by its rounded, compact and erect rosette, pale green-grey in colour, finely edged with red, as well as its beautiful orange flowers tinged with red. It is a prolific succulent perennial that produces numerous daughter rosettes and, over time, trailing stems. Not hardy (-4°C (24.8°F) in dry soil) but resistant to dry conditions, it is the perfect plant for decorating a planter or hanging basket that will be protected from rain and heavy frost in winter.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
8 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

Echeveria derenbergii, nicknamed "Painted Lady", is a lovely little Mexican succulent plant beloved by fans of succulent plants and other miniature cacti. Its cluster of plump leaves, a very soft green-grey, resembles a jewel. With the sun, the edges of the leaves blush beautifully, perfectly complementing its summer flowering with short spikes of small orange flowers. Over time, the plant forms colonies of clusters and even trailing stems. It is a less hardy species that makes a good indoor plant, to be grown in a planter or hanging basket. 

Echeverias are perennial succulents from the family Crassulaceae renowned for their graphical leaf clusters, reminiscent of artichokes. Native to dry and rocky areas in central Mexico, the Echeveria genus is particularly sensitive to excessive watering, especially in winter. They are cultivated in a well-drained soil with a mineral tendency and in a very bright location. They are mainly grown in pots that are stored indoors, protected from frost, as soon as autumn arrives. Some privileged locations in the Mediterranean zone can accommodate these plants in dry rockeries and slopes.

Echeveria derenbergii is a botanical species originating from the Sierra de Mixteca in the state of Oaxaca, located in southeast Mexico. A region governed by a hot semi-arid climate. Its cluster is well-rounded, very compact, upright, measuring up to 8cm (3in) in height and 6-7cm (2-3in) in diameter. Its leaves are wide, short, very thick, fleshy, spoon-shaped, pointed, covered with a bloom that gives it a pale grey-green to very light water green colour. Their tips and margins turn pinkish-red. It has a fairly slow growth, but prolific, easily producing daughter clusters that form a dense cushion. Mature plants develop stems that also bear a few clusters. These stems are capable of rooting when in contact with the ground. Flowering occurs in late spring or early summer, from May to July depending on the climate. It takes the form of fleshy, pinkish spikes, 8-10cm (3-4in) in height, bearing 5 to 7 small flowers. The flowers, not fully open, are composed of orange petals surrounded by pinkish-red sepals. 

In favourable climates, if your garden is located by the sea, where frost does not exceed -4°C, plant Echeveria derenbergii in a rockery, on a well-drained slope, or at the edge of a flower bed. It will accompany Felicia amelloides Cape Aster, Delospermas, and other Mangaves that appreciate the same environments. Elsewhere, you can plant it in a beautiful pot or container, alone or in combination with other Echeverias or other succulent plants such as houseleeks, for example. Mature plants with trailing stems make good plants for hanging baskets.

 

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 9 cm
Flowering description Small orange bells.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour light green
Foliage description Evergreen, succulent.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 8 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Echeveria

Species

derenbergii

Family

Crassulaceae

Other common names

Painted Lady

Origin

North America

Product reference18762

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Planting and care

Install Echeveria derenbergii in a pot in April or in the ground in May (in our mildest regions). It can be planted in full sun or in very bright partial shade, in a well-drained, light, sandy to gravelly, fairly dry soil. This succulent does not tolerate frost below -4°C (24.8°F) well, but tolerates it better if the substrate is well-drained and remains perfectly dry in winter. However, avoid excessively arid situations and direct sunlight, especially behind a glass window. Use a very heavy pot, even massive, as the plant becomes significantly heavier with age. Use a succulent soil mix that is both well-draining and not too poor: a mixture of leaf compost, pumice, and peat or coconut coir. Regular but moderate watering is necessary throughout the growing season, especially during summer, where the substrate should be allowed to dry completely between waterings.
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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained, light.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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