Echeveria coccinea


Echeveria coccinea scientific classification

The echeveria coccinea derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.

Echeveria coccinea name

The name coccinea derives from 'coccineus', which means red, that exists at the tips of the leaves. 

Echeveria coccinea geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, at Hidalgo.

Echeveria coccinea structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 60cm and a width of approximately 10cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria coccinea roots

There are also aereal and very thin roots.

Echeveria coccinea leaves

It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves. The leaves have a oblongue shape.

Echeveria coccinea raceme

The raceme can grow up to 35cm.

Echeveria coccinea flowers

The flowers are yellow.

Echeveria coccinea exposure

As to exposure, it is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
Ir deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50º F in the winter.

Echeveria coccinea soil

The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).

Echeveria coccinea geographic location

This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.

Echeveria coccinea propagation

The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.

Echeveria coccinea uses

It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.