Echeveria colorata scientific classification
The echeveria colorata derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.Echeveria colorata name
The name colorata, which means colored, derives perhaps from the red and pink that punctuate this echeveria.
Echeveria colorata geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.
Echeveria colorata 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 approximately 30cm.
Echeveria colorata leaves
The leaves have a lance shape with a thinner point, and their color is green with red tips.
Echeveria colorata raceme
The raceme can grow between 20 and 50 cm.
Echeveria colorata flowers
The flowers are yellow and orange.
Echeveria colorata 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 colorata soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria colorata diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria colorata propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria colorata uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.