Echeveria gibbiflora
The large species that parented most ruffled Echeveria hybrids. It comes from Mexico, stays around Rosette 20–40 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico
- Mature size: Rosette 20–40 cm (large)
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico
- Mature size
- Rosette 20–40 cm (large)
- Growth habit
- Large open rosettes on thick stems
- Leaf colour
- Green-bronze with red ruffled margins
- Flower colour
- Red-orange flowers
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
About the Echeveria gibbiflora
The large species that parented most ruffled Echeveria hybrids. Leaves wave and curl with red margins; grows on stout stems and tolerates more neglect than most.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria gibbiflora is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico. The large species that parented most ruffled Echeveria hybrids. Leaves wave and curl with red margins; grows on stout stems and tolerates more neglect than most.
Identification
Key identification features: Green-bronze with red ruffled margins leaves in a Large open rosettes on thick stems form, reaching Rosette 20–40 cm (large). Nickname: 'Gibbiflora echeveria'. Nickname: 'Gibbiflora echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria gibbiflora?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria gibbiflora toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria gibbiflora, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.