Echeveria imbricata scientific classification
The echeveria imbricata derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria imbricata name
The name imbricata makes reference to the resemblance of this echeveria to the Agave plant.
Echeveria imbricata geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, Central America and Northwestern South America.
Echeveria imbricata structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and width of 30cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria imbricata leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves with a red tip and they have a obovate shape.
Echeveria imbricata flowers
The flowers are red and yellow.Echeveria imbricata exposure
As to exposure, it is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
It deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50ºF in the winter.
Echeveria imbricata soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria imbricata diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria imbricata propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria imbricata uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.