Echeveria 'topsy turvy' scientific classification
The echeveria 'topsy turvy' derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' name
The name has been given by Myron Kimnach, former director of the Huntington Botanic Garden.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' 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 'topsy turvy' leaves
It is a green blue echeveria. It has curved leaves.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' flowers
It has yellow and orange flowers.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' 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 'topsy turvy' soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria 'topsy turvy' uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.