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Basic Info
Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ is a common type of Echeveria. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 20 cm (8″) tall and about 15 cm (6″) in diameter. The plant main feature are the fleshy green leaves with pink edges.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this Blue Rose. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’
This succulent is known to be loved by succulent owners. It is one of the most common succulents out there. It is also one of the oldest succulent combinations out there. Blue Rose is a plant that as it grows it forms new leaves on the top to cover the succulent from sun damage.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor and indoor
- Grows 20 cm (or 8″) tall
- Grows up to 15 cm (or 6″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets and leaves
- Prefers zone 9a -6.7°F (or 20°F)
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Best known to be Winter dormant
Where to Plant
Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ succulents need strong light. When planting this Blue Rose type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor. Learn how to grow indoor succulents here.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a which is around -6.7 °C (or 20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’
Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ can be propagated by offsets or leaves. This easy to grow succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Leaves
To propagate Echeveria imbricata “Blue Rose” from leaves, take a leaf from the mother plant. The leaf you get from the main plant should be completely separated from the stem. Before replanting, let the leaf dry for a few days till it callouses. Then you can use well-draining soil to replant with enough water.
Offsets
Echeveria Imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ propagates from the offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you should wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Echeveria imbricata ‘Blue Rose’ is known to be a hybrid that comes from crossing Echeveria Secunda with Echeveria Gibbiflora ‘Metallica’
