Echeveria ‘Hercules’

Chunky ice-blue rosettes have pink margins that brighten with sun; leaves come to a defined point. Excellent pot or rockery plant. Yellow candy-corn flowers held tall on thin arching stems.

Height	4–6in
Width	6–8in
Tolerates	Drought, Pots, Wind
Water needs	Low
Echeverias are drought tolerant, but they look best with water every couple of weeks once they're dry. Most need some additional summer water or fog drip to survive and thrive, especially away from the coast. Keep an eye out for wrinkled leaves, inward curving leaves, or atrophy of lower leaves, which are indicative of underwatering (or alternately root rot). Remember that some stress like this is normal for echeveria during drought. Avoid watering the crown and especially don't water in the crown late in the day. Aphids on echeveria flower spikes are symptomatic of overwatering while in bloom.
Hardy to	30°F
Exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
Plant traits	Flowering, Rock Garden, Rosette, Succulent
Indoor / outdoor	Outdoor
Drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
Fertilizing	All Purpose 1/2 Strength
Origin	Hybrid
California native	No
Sunset zones	15–17, 22–24

Growing Notes

Upright shoots of dangling candy corn flowers are usually present in the spring. Prune off older dead flower spikes once they are dry and brittle or wait a bit longer and they'll come off with a tug.

Special Interest

Echeverias can be propagated by laying leaves on lightly moistened cactus mix. Wait for roots to form and then nestle them into the soil.

Cutting propagation is also possible on stemming varieties; cut back the stem by half, allow the top to callus and then plant. The bottom will also grow new heads.

The above information reflects the observations of Grubb and Nadler and our extended plant community. We always consider input from fellow horticulturists and welcome feedback from those with additional information on the culture of this plant.

‹ All plant guides