Transform your plant collection with the Echeveria Imbricata—famously known as the Blue Rose Echeveria or Mexican Hens and Chicks. Prized for its symmetrical, saucer-like rosettes of powdery aqua-blue leaves with soft pink-tinted edges, this timeless hybrid adds immediate elegance to indoor windowsills, patio containers, and xeriscape rock gardens. Whether you are a beginner looking for a forgiving plant or a collector wanting a classic center-piece, Echeveria Imbricata is one of the hardiest, most rewarding succulents you can grow.
✨ Key Features & Highlights
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🌹 Rose-Like Symmetry: Tight, saucer-shaped rosettes grow up to 6–8 inches wide, creating a stunning geometric flower effect.
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🎨 Vibrant Colors: Features blue-grey to turquoise leaves coated in a protective powdery bloom (pruina), blush pink tips in high sun, and fiery orange-red spring blooms.
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🍼 Easy Offsets ("Hens & Chicks"): Multiplies freely by sending out small "pups" around the mother plant, quickly forming lush, mounded clusters.
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💧 Drought-Tolerant: Stores water in thick, fleshy leaves, making it perfect for low-water, low-maintenance plant lovers.
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🐶 Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
📋 Quick Plant Specifications
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Botanical Name |
Echeveria × imbricata |
| Common Names |
Blue Rose Echeveria, Mexican Hens & Chicks |
| Plant Type |
Evergreen / Drought-Tolerant Succulent |
| Light Requirement |
Bright Direct Sunlight to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Low (Soak-and-Dry Method) |
| Mature Size |
6–8" Height × 8–12" Spread |
| Hardiness Zones |
Zones 9a–11b (Tolerates brief drops down to 20°F / -6°C) |
| Pet Safety |
Non-Toxic (ASPCA safe) |
