Echeveria glauca scientific classification
The echeveria glauca derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.
Echeveria glauca name
The name refers to its blue color.
Echeveria glauca geographic location
It has its origin in Mexico.
Echeveria glauca structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria glauca leaves
It is a blue echeveria. It has green blue leaves. They are arrow shaped leaves.
Echeveria glauca flowers
It has yellow and red flowers. They are bell shaped flowers.
Echeveria glauca 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 glauca soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria glauca diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria glauca propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria glauca 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.