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Echeveria is a large genus of succulents in the Crassulaceae family, native from Mexico to north-western South America. The genus is named after the 18th century Mexican botanical artist, Atanasio Echeverría. Many of the species produce numerous offsets, and are commonly known as 'Hen and Chicks', which can also refer to other genera such as Sempervivum that are significantly different from Echeveria. They are also often confused with genera such as Aeonium, Graptopetalum and Sedum. Echeveria is regularly crossed with the latter two genera as well as Pachyphytum to create hybrids with the genus names Pachyveria, Sedeveria and Graptoveria. Echeveria imbricata is an attractive and vigorous succulent that grows tight rosettes 10 to 20 cm wide. It has slightly cupped pale blue-grey-green leaves which sometimes have pink margins in the cooler months or when dehydrated. When a rosette of Echeveria imbricata matures after several years’ growth to its full size, it can form offsets which can cluster up to 15 cm tall. Echeveria imbricata is one of the hardiest Echeverias. It is cold hardy to -7°C and will also grow in full blazing hot sun to as high as 55°C. Echeveria imbricata flowers form a branched arching inflorescence with clusters of pinkish-red and yellow flowers in spring and early summer. This plant enjoys full sun, in a well-drained soil watered occasionally. Echeveria imbricata is a drought resistant plant. |