Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Dwarf, Compact |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Succulent forming low rosettes up to 15 cm wide. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Fleshy, lanceolate leaves are silvery blue-green with reddish pink tips. The tips have a spine-like shape, but are soft. |
| Flowers | Orange flowers are shaped like little bells. |
| Cultivation | In Singapore, Echeveria 'Tippy' grows best in a well-ventilated area under bright, indirect light where it is protected from harsh, afternoon sun. It may also benefit from an air-conditioned environment where humidity would be lower. Plant in very well-drained soil and adding a thin layer of fine gravel to the soil surface will help keep leaves dry and prevent rot. Water plants thoroughly but allow the soil to dry before re-watering. Over-fertilizing and dim light promotes fast, but weak growth. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Propagation Method | Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Bluish Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange |
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Others
| Master ID | 32933 |
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| Species ID | 7347 |
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