Add some juicy zest and spice to your patio or garden with Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’. This frosty lime green variety offsets prolifically to form attractive clusters. When those new chicks come in, it also becomes pretty floriferous, putting out four to five inflorescences per rosette. Flowers are larger than some echeverias, and are a bright tangerine to darker orange & coral. Hummingbirds are particularly drawn to the blooms for their nourishing (citrusy?) nectar. Sometimes its leaves are slightly variegated, displaying a stippled appearance. Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ is superb as an ingredient in a dish garden with echeverias that exhibit purples, pinks, or reds. Unfussy as long as it has good drainage, this rugged little guy forms mounds of chunky rosettes. and can be grown outside in temperate climates. Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ is an Altman Plants original hybrid.

SURVIVE & THRIVE

Recommended pairings: Echeveria ‘Autumn Flame’, Graptosedum ‘Vera Higgins’
Bloom time: Spring to summer
Size: 5 inches high and 6-8 inches wide
Plant in porous, well-draining soil
Bright light to full sun with ample airflow
Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry to the touch (looks best with regular watering during the hotter months)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a (30-35° F)
Protect from frost

APPEARANCE

Part of what makes succulents so fascinating are the myriad ways they express themselves throughout the year, depending on light, season, temperature, soil, and hydration. For those and other reasons, the plants you receive may not look exactly as they appear on our website.

AT-HOME GUIDANCE

Caring for your new plant is easy with Greg's help. You'll receive a companion app that provides ongoing Echeveria ‘Lime n’ Chile’ care, plant health tips, and help from a community of other Altman customers that will ensure your new plant thrives in its new home.