Echeveria Ruffled Red – Desert Horizon Nursery

Echeveria Ruffled Red

Echeveria 'Ruffled Red'
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Other Succulents
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during winter and periods of extreme heat when growth slows; avoid leaving water in the rosette.
Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 0.5-1 ft wide
Habit
Rosette succulent
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
An ornamental succulent with broad, fleshy leaves and deeply ruffled edges, forming a sculptural rosette with red, pink, and blue-green tones.
Bloom Time
Spring to early summer
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
Rosette succulent
Mature Size
0.5-1 ft tall × 0.5-1 ft wide
Flower Color
Orange-red to coral
Foliage Color
Red to burgundy
Landscape Use
Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape
Soil
Amended / Rich, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Compact aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun; protect from intense afternoon sun and reflected heat in Phoenix.

Water: Water thoroughly, then let soil dry completely before watering again. Reduce watering during winter and periods of extreme heat when growth slows; avoid leaving water in the rosette.

Soil: Very well-drained cactus/succulent mix amended with pumice or coarse mineral grit. Containers must have drainage holes.

Mature size: Approximately 8–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, excluding flower stalks; older plants may develop taller stems.

Bloom: Established plants may bloom in spring or summer; flowering varies with growing conditions.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; frost-tender.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate, with slower growth during extreme heat or cold.