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Succulents
Echeveria Big Blue
Echeveria elegans ‘Big Blue’
This Echeveria has thick, fleshy leaves that form an open rosette. Grey/Blue leaves
Quick Care Summary
Light
Full sun to Partial Shade.
Water
Low
Mature size
15–20cm tall, 10–20cm wide
Frost
Frost hardy
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
Spring to summer
How to Grow and Care
- Big Blue is a showstopper with its Blueish Grey big Rossetts.
- Like most succulents they do not want waterlogged soil, but well drained.
- Thy have an insignificant Small yellow flower.
- Thrives in bright, sunny locations, sunny windows.
Best Uses
- Outdoor garden
- Patio / container
- Standing Plant pot /container
Growth and Size
- Height: 15–20cm
- Width: 10-20cm
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Foliage: Fleshy, blue‑grey leaves
Climate Suitability
- Soil condition: Well-draining sandy soil.
- Temperature: Warm & dry.
- Watering: Drought Hardy.
- Watering: Sensitive to waterlogged soil.
Maintenance Level
- Low maintenance.
- Minimal feeding required
- Occasional pruning
- Very Low Maintenance,
- Have a lookout for Rotting in summer rainfall.
- Prune long trailing stems to manageable length and place the cut of one's again in the pot on top of the soil.
Additional Information
- Echeveria leaves can change color with sunlight, seasons, and environment.