Echeveria ‘Mensa’

Soft succulent rosettes of blue-gray leaves color up with lavender tones in sun. Upright flower spikes dangle with yellow blooms. Great in pots and rockeries.
height 3–5in
width 5–6in
tolerates Drought, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 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		 25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin Hybrid, Mexico
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 22–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

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.