Echeveria Secunda x Puebla
Echeveria secunda x Puebla is an attractive hybrid succulent that beautifully combines the robust, clumping growth habit of Echeveria secunda with the striking foliage characteristics of Echeveria ‘Puebla’. Believed to have originated from selective hybridisation in Mexico, this cultivar showcases the best traits of its parent species — resilience, easy propagation, and exceptional ornamental appeal — making it a favourite among collectors and landscape designers alike.
This compact rosette-forming succulent typically reaches around 15 cm in height and width but can spread extensively over time, forming dense, ground-hugging mats as it offsets freely. Its fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves are a soft, powdery blue-grey, often edged with dramatic reddish-purple margins that intensify in cooler weather. This seasonal colour shift gives the plant a dynamic appearance, with many enthusiasts describing the leaf markings as reminiscent of “blood splatter” patterns — a striking contrast against its glaucous base tones.
In summer, Echeveria secunda x Puebla produces elegant, arching flower stalks adorned with classic bell-shaped blooms. The red calyces and bright yellow petals create a vibrant bi-coloured display that attracts pollinators and adds a splash of colour to any succulent arrangement or garden setting.
Like most Echeveria, this hybrid thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires a gritty, free-draining succulent mix to prevent root rot. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings. While tolerant of dry conditions, it is not frost-hardy and should be sheltered from cold snaps in Australian climates. Low-maintenance and highly rewarding, Echeveria secunda x Puebla is a superb choice for rockeries, container gardens, or as a striking feature in mixed succulent displays.
Echeveria Secunda x Puebla plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
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