Echeveria 'Afterglow'

Echeveria ‘Afterglow’ forms a large, loose rosette of powdery lavender-blue leaves with pink tones and gently ruffled margins. A nursery reference lists an approximate mature size of 2 ft tall and wide, making this cultivar substantially larger than many small echeverias. ## Garden Use Use ‘Afterglow’ as a focal rosette in a container, succulent bed, or warm-climate rock garden. Its orange-red flower stalks rise above the foliage, while the soft leaf coating gives the plant a pale, luminous look. The cultivar is suited to USDA zones 9–11 according to its grower listing. ([Little Prince of Oregon](https://littleprinceplants.com/our-plants/plant-solutions/prince-of-paradise/echeveria-afterglow/)) ## Growing Conditions Give it bright light, from filtered sun to full sun, and a free-draining cactus or succulent mix. Water moderately during active growth, allow the mix to drain fully, and reduce watering during winter dormancy. Keep the plant out of standing water and protect it from frost; a container makes seasonal shelter easier. ([RHS](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/189838/echeveria-afterglow/details)) ## Maintenance Remove dry lower leaves as the rosette expands. Leave room for a roughly 2 ft spread, avoid reflected heat, and move the plant to a protected position before freezing weather.