Echeveria acutifolia scientific classification
The echeveria acutifolia derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.Echeveria acutifolia geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.
Echeveria acutifolia structure
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and widthof about 30cm.
Echeveria acutifolia leaves
The leaves have an ovate shape with a pointy edge, and their color is green, along with some purple tones. The leaves are more disperse than most echeverias, giving space to the flower's stem.Echeveria acutifolia flowers
The flowers are orange or slightly red.
Echeveria acutifolia exposure
As to exposure, t 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 acutifolia soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria acutifolia diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria acutifolia propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria acutifolia uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.