Echeveria subrigida


Echeveria subrigida scientific classification

The echeveria subrigida derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.


Echeveria subrigida name


The name subrigida may derive from the fact that the leaves are smoother than other echeverias. It is also known as 'Fire and Ice'.


Echeveria subrigida geographic location


Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico.


Echeveria subrigida 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 subrigida leaves


The leaves have a spade shape and they are smoother than other echeveria, and their color is blue green with pink margins.


Echeveria subrigida flowers


The flowers are orange.


Echeveria subrigida 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 50º F in the winter.


Echeveria subrigida soil


The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).


Echeveria subrigida diseases


This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.


Echeveria subrigida propagation


The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.


Echeveria subrigida uses


It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.