Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvey’
This Mexican hens and chicks plant, Echeveria runyonii ‘Topsy Turvey,’ (pronounced ech-eh-VER-ee-a run-YON-ee-eye) is a fun little succulent to grow. The leaves look as if they are turned inside out. But it’s not hardy in the Pacific Northwest, so I grow mine in the greenhouse during winter. However, you can winter it over inside the house. Slowly acclimate it to the climate inside the house when you bring it in and cut back on the water. In spring slowly acclimate it back outside. When it flowers, I often see the hummingbirds poking around in the bright apricot and pink blossoms.
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Oh, what a beauty! I love the color of the flowers. Nice contrast with the blue/green of the leaves. Nice shape too.
Posted by: JeanneK | March 12, 2008 at 01:24 PM