Echeveria affinis scientific classification
The echeveria affinis derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order. It is known as a succulent plant.
Echeveria affinis name
The name means 'related', because the echeveria affinis is related to echeveria craigiana.
Echeveria affinis geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico (Hidalgo, Puebla).
Echeveria affinis structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of 15cm and width of 25cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria affinis leaves
It is a nearly black echeveria. It has dark leaves and they have a pointed shape.
Echeveria affinis raceme
The raceme can grow up to 30cm.
Echeveria affinis flowers
It has red flowers.
Echeveria affinis 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 affinis soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria afinis diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria affinis propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria affinis uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.