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.