Echeveria compressicaulis

Echeveria compressicaulis scientific classification

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

Echeveria compressicaulis name

The name means 'compressed stem'.

Echeveria compressicaulis geographic location

It has its origin in Mexico (El Morro).

Echeveria compressicaulis structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 15cm and a width up to 15cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria compressicaulis raceme

The raceme can grow up to 20cm.

Echeveria compressicaulis leaves

It is a brown echeveria. It has brown leaves.

Echeveria compressicaulis flowers

It has orange flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.

Echeveria compressicaulis exposure

As to explosure, 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 compressicaulis soil

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

Echeveria compressicaulis diseases

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

Echeveria compressicaulis propagation

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

Echeveria compressicaulis uses

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