Echeveria 'Duchess of Nuremberg'
echeveria
An evergreen succulent that grows close to the ground and forms a rosette measuring up to 20cm (8in) in diameter....
9cm pot
£9.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£19.98
£6.66 each
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Plant description
An evergreen succulent that grows close to the ground and forms a rosette measuring up to 20cm (8in) in diameter. Its leaves are fleshy and spoon-shaped, initially displaying a pink flush when young, which gradually transitions to a bronze hue as they mature.
When exposed to bright light, the colouration of Echeveria 'Duchess of Nuremberg' becomes more vibrant. During early summer, this plant produces pink, lantern-shaped flowers on succulent stems that emerge above the leaf rosettes.
It is an ideal choice for a low-maintenance indoor succulent placed on a windowsill, or it can be showcased as a prominent specimen in outdoor displays during the summer season.
When exposed to bright light, the colouration of Echeveria 'Duchess of Nuremberg' becomes more vibrant. During early summer, this plant produces pink, lantern-shaped flowers on succulent stems that emerge above the leaf rosettes.
It is an ideal choice for a low-maintenance indoor succulent placed on a windowsill, or it can be showcased as a prominent specimen in outdoor displays during the summer season.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Echeveria Duchess of Nuremberg:
Echeverias are low-maintenance succulents that thrive with minimal attention, making them ideal for pots. For best results, plant them in a gritty, well-draining compost mix, ideally in an unglazed pot with generous drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
When planting, only water if the soil is completely dry. Once established, water sparingly and only when needed, taking care to avoid getting water into the central rosette, as this can cause rot. Keep the plant in a warm, even environment and handle gently, as the leaves are delicate and easily damaged.
When planting, only water if the soil is completely dry. Once established, water sparingly and only when needed, taking care to avoid getting water into the central rosette, as this can cause rot. Keep the plant in a warm, even environment and handle gently, as the leaves are delicate and easily damaged.
