Echeveria alata scientific classification
The echeveria alata derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.Echeveria alata name
The name alata means "with wings".
Echeveria alata geographic location
Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, in Oaxaca.
Echeveria alata structure
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height of approximately 14cm and a width of approximately 14cm.
It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
Echeveria alata leaves
The leaves have a shape that is waved in the edges, and their color is bluish.
Echeveria alata raceme
The raceme can grow up to 20cm.
Echeveria alata flowers
The flowers are red and yellow.
Echeveria alata 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 alata soil
The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).
Echeveria alata diseases
This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.
Echeveria alata propagation
The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.
Echeveria alata uses
It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.