Echeveria gibbiflora

Echeveria gibbiflora scientific classification

The echeveria gibbiflora derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.

Echeveria gibbiflora name

The name means 'humped flower'.

Echeveria gibbiflora geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.

Echeveria gibbiflora structure

The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 30cm 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 gibbiflora leaves

It is a green echeveria. It has large green leaves. 

Echeveria gibbiflora raceme

The raceme can grow up to 1m.

Echeveria gibbiflora flowers

It has yellow and red flowers.

Echeveria gibbiflora 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 gibbiflora soil

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

Echeveria gibbiflora diseases

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

Echeveria gibbiflora propagation

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

Echeveria gibbiflora uses

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