Echeveria lilacina scientific classification
The echeveria lilacina derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.Echeveria lilacina name
It is also known as Ghost Echeveria.
Echeveria lilacina geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, in Nueva Leon.
Echeveria lilacina 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 width of about 30cm.
Echeveria lilacina leaves
The leaves have an ovate shape with a pointy edge, and their color is silver grey close to white.
Echeveria lilacina flowers
The flowers are orange or slightly red.
Echeveria lilacina exposure
As to exposure, it is suitable 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 lilacina soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria lilacina diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria lilacina propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria lilacina uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.