Echeveria gilva scientific classification
The echeveria gilva derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria gilva geographic location
It is a hybrid echeveria between Echeveria agavoides and Echeveria elegans.
Echeveria gilva 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 gilva leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves. The leaves have an oval shape.
Echeveria gilva raceme leaves
The raceme can grow up to 25cm.
Echeveria gilva flowers
The echeveria has red and yellow flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.
Echeveria gilva 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 gilva soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria gilva diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria gilva propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria gilva uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.