Echeveria nodulosa
Painted Echeveria
Description
A succulent with 1-2 foot long branched stems that lie over horizontally or arch slightly upward bearing 5 inch wide rosettes of absinthe-green, pointed leaves that are slightly concave above and keeled below and are vividly marked with red on the margins and mid leaf. In summer appear the pale yellow flowers marked with red on an up to 2 foot tall erect and unbranched inflorescence. The bracts have a coloring similar to the leaves. Plant in cool full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate regularly to occasionally in spring and summer. Hardy to 25 °F. This plant comes from a wide range within central Mexico (Oaxaca to Puebla) where it typically grows on dry limestone hills.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.