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How to Plant Mexican Roses
How to Plant Mexican Roses. Echeveria elegans is more commonly known as a Mexican rose or Hens and Chicks. This plant originated in Mexico and was named in honor of a Mexican botanical artist. The Mexican rose is a perennial succulent known for its gray green or blue gray leaves. It resembles an artichoke and its long lasting flowers bloom pink,...
Echeveria elegans is more commonly known as a Mexican rose or Hens and Chicks. This plant originated in Mexico and was named in honor of a Mexican botanical artist. The Mexican rose is a perennial succulent known for its gray green or blue gray leaves. It resembles an artichoke and its long lasting flowers bloom pink, red and yellow in the spring and summer. This plant makes excellent ground cover and also works well in containers. Hardy and drought tolerant, the Mexican rose is an excellent plant for dry, hot climates.
Prepare the soil by adding coarse sand and humus or mulched leaves. Mix together. For container planting add a 1-inch layer of gravel on the bottom of the pot before putting in the soil. For outside planting, rake in the potting soil where you will be planting. If the ground is hard packed, add a layer of gravel before the soil to allow for better drainage.
Place the plants in the soil about 6 inches apart. Cover the roots of the plants with the soil. Pack down firmly. Plants grow approximately 8 inches tall and spread out about 12 inches.
Water deeply and thoroughly with warm water. Water approximately every two to three days or whenever the top inch of soil is dry. If using containers be sure that there is a drainage hole in the bottom of the pot.
Fertilize twice a year, once in April and again in July. Use a water soluble fertilizer.
Tips & Warnings
Plant in a rock garden, on slopes or in a dry wall.
Do not over water.
