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Echeveria Ice Rose Variegated, a striking variegated cultivar, is prized for its rose-like rosettes and icy color contrast, resembling a frozen bloom in succulent collections.

Echeveria Ice Rose Variegated Plant Characteristics

Leaves: Thick, spoon-shaped leaves form 8–12 cm rosettes. Soft green/pale blue bases with irregular creamy white/pink variegation, often frosted at edges. Bright light enhances pink tips; powdery bloom adds ethereal texture.

Growth Form: Medium-sized, moderately growing with short stems. Forms small clusters via occasional offsets, maintaining a compact, symmetrical shape.

Flowers: Spring blooms on tall stalks: vibrant orange/red bell-shaped flowers contrast with cool foliage.

Echeveria Ice Rose Variegated Growth Habits

Thrives in bright, indirect light with good airflow. Prefers well-draining soil with 60–70% grit; sensitive to overwatering and extreme temps.

Temperature: 15–28°C is ideal. Protect from frost (<5°C) and heat >32°C.

Light: 4–6 hours filtered sun daily; avoid summer afternoon sun. Low light fades variegation and causes stretching.

Water: Deep, infrequent watering—let soil dry fully. Reduce in winter.

Sedum Clavatum, a perennial Sedum succulent, is prized for its rod - shaped leaves and spreading growth, ideal for ground cover and hanging pots.

Sedum Clavatum Plant Characteristics

Leaves: Cylindrical, 1 - 2 cm long, 0.3 cm wide, smooth and fleshy. Grayish-green normally, tips turn red under sunlight. Low light causes elongation and color fading.

Growth Form: Low - creeping with 20 - 30 cm stems, forming dense mats or cascades. Old stems lignify, new growth stays green.

Flowers: Summer-blooming, star-shaped white/light pink flowers with yellow stamens cluster at stem tips.

Sedum Clavatum Growth Habits

Thrives in warm, dry, sunny spots with good air flow. Drought - tough, hates waterlogging.

Temperature: Grows best at 15 - 28°C, needs shade above 30°C, survives short - term - 5°C but keep above 0°C long - term.

Light: Tolerates full or partial sun. More light means compact growth; less causes stretching.

Soil & Water: Well - drained soil with 30 - 50% grit suffices. Water when dry, once a week in summer, monthly in winter for pots.

Echeveria Black Knight, a classic in the Echeveria genus of the Crassulaceae family, is renowned for its strikingly dark foliage and imposing rosette shape, earning it the nickname "Dark Warrior" among succulent enthusiasts.

Echeveria Black Knight Plant Characteristics

Leaves: Long, spoon-shaped with pointed tips, thick, and tightly arranged in a rosette. Typically gray-green, they transform into deep purple-black or blue-black hues under ample sunlight and temperature fluctuations, with reddish edges and a metallic sheen. Insufficient light causes the leaves to revert to gray-green, thin out, and the plant to become leggy.
Growth Form: A small to medium-sized variety, each rosette measures about 10-15 cm in diameter. The sturdy, upright stem encourages clustering in mature plants, forming multi-headed old stems that contrast beautifully with the dark leaves.
Flowers: Blooming mainly in spring, slender flower stalks emerge from leaf axils, bearing spike-shaped inflorescences. The bell-shaped flowers are orange-red with yellow tips, creating a vivid contrast against the dark foliage.

Echeveria Black Knight Growth habits

Black Knight thrives in warm, dry, and sunny conditions with good ventilation. Highly drought-tolerant, it dislikes waterlogging and humid environments. Use well-draining soil with 60%-70% grit (e.g., volcanic stones mixed with peat). Ideal growth temperature ranges from 15°C to 28°C. When temperatures exceed 32°C in summer, provide shade and reduce watering as the plant enters semi-dormancy. Overwinter at temperatures above 5°C. Sufficient light maintains the deep leaf color; otherwise, overwatering or low light can lead to stretching, color fading, or rot.

Dudleya gnoma S.W.McCabe, a small succulent in the Dudleya genus, is prized for its compact form and waxy leaves. Its miniature size makes it a favorite among collectors.

Dudleya gnoma S.W.McCabe Plant Characteristics

Leaves: Short, cylindrical, and fleshy, with a grayish-white waxy coating. Sunlight turns leaf tips red and intensifies the gray-green to blue-gray hues; poor light causes fading and loose growth.

Growth Form: Low rosette, 5 - 8 cm wide, with a short stem. Mature plants cluster densely.

Flowers: Blooms in late spring - early summer. Slender stalks bear bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers with orange-red stamens.

Dudleya gnoma S.W.McCabe Growth Habits

Prefers cool, dry, sunny, and well-ventilated conditions. Highly drought-tolerant but sensitive to humidity. Thrives in 70-80% gritty soil. Optimal temp: 10-25°C. Enters deep dormancy above 30°C; requires less water and shade. Tolerates brief 0°C in winter, but needs 5°C+ for long-term growth. Big temperature differences and ample light enhance color and compactness. Overwatering or low light leads to leggy growth and rot.