Echeveria ciliata scientific classification
The echeveria ciliata derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria ciliata geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, at Puebla State.
Echeveria ciliata structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 20cm and a width up to 20cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria ciliata leaves
It is a green echeveria. The leaves are green, they have red tips in cold temperatures. The leaves have an lanceolate shape.
Echeveria ciliata flowers
The flowers are orange.
Echeveria ciliata 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 50º F in the winter.
Echeveria ciliata soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria ciliata diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria ciliata propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria ciliata uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.