Echeveria rosea scientific classification
The echeveria gigantea derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria rosea name
The name derives from its flower color, which is pink ('rosa').
Echeveria rosea geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Chiapas, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz).
Echeveria rosea structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 20cm and width of 20cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria rosea leaves
It is a green echeveria. It has green leaves.
Echeveria rosea raceme
The echeveria raceme can grow up to 50cm.
Echeveria rosea flowers
It has pink flowers.
Echeveria rosea 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 rosea soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria rosea diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria rosea propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria rosea uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.